Howell Has 3 Interceptions Among 6 Commanders Turnovers In Their 31-19 Loss To The Last-place Giants

LANDOVER, Md.: Sam Howell threw three interceptions amongst six Commanders turnovers, and Washington might have reached the low level of Ron Rivera’s tenure with a 31-19 dwelling loss Sunday to the last-place New York Giants.

The Commanders (4-7) misplaced to the Giants (3-8) for the second time this season, this time to undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, who picked up his first NFL win in his second begin. Washington has misplaced seven of 9 since opening with back-to-back victories, falling out of the playoff race regardless of a mediocre area of groups competing for 3 NFC wild-card spots.

After a late comeback bid was ended by Isaiah Simmons choosing off Howell and returning it 54 yards for a landing with 16 seconds left, Rivera’s future, and that of the complete teaching workers and entrance workplace, is now squarely within the forefront within the first season since Josh Harris’ possession group purchased the workforce.

Favored by greater than a landing, the Commanders fumbled in practically each doable means: Logan Thomas after a catch, Byron Pringle on a kickoff return and Chris Rodriguez Jr. on a run.

Inexplicable picks by Howell — lauded by gamers and coaches in latest weeks because the franchise’s potential QB of the long run — got here within the first and fourth quarters.

The giveaways made it not possible for Washington to get again into the sport towards New York, which scored a first-quarter TD for the primary time all season. The Giants by no means trailed and gained for the primary time since Oct. 22, once they beat the Commanders 14-7 on the Meadowlands.

Down the East Coast, the consequence was the identical even with DeVito stepping in for injured backup Tyrod Taylor. The 25-year-old third-stringer who nonetheless lives along with his household in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, accomplished 18 of 26 passes for 246 yards and three TD passes: two to Saquon Barkley and one to Darius Slayton.

The Giants dominated regardless of permitting DeVito to be sacked 9 occasions and speeding for zero yards as a workforce within the first half. The protection stepped up, with Nick McLeod forcing a fumble and making his first interception among the many massive performs by the unit.

Howell was additionally sacked 4 occasions in a back-to-earth sport for the second-year professional who entered with essentially the most passing yards within the league. He threw a late 8-yard TD move to Jahan Dotson and led one other drive to the New York 48 earlier than his third interception sealed it.

EJECTIONS

Commanders security Xavier McKinney shoved Howell out of bounds after officers had signaled a landing on his run within the second quarter. That set off a melee within the nook, resulting in the ejections of Cor’Dale Flott and Commanders receiver Curtis Samuel.

INJURIES

Giants: Slayton was dominated out early within the second half with a proper arm harm. … OT Evan Neal (ankle) and CB Adoree Jackson (concussion) had been out for a second consecutive week.

Commanders: DE Efe Obada was carted off with a proper leg harm six performs in. … RB Antonio Gibson was inactive due to a toe harm. DE James Smith Williams and FB Alex Armah had been out due to hamstring accidents.

UP NEXT

Giants: Host the New England Patriots subsequent Sunday.

Commanders: Visit Dallas on Thursday for the Cowboys’ annual Thanksgiving Day dwelling sport.

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