The Washington Commanders planned to have their offensive starters play around one quarter in Monday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. However, with a young quarterback and a new offensive coordinator, head coach Ron Rivera chose to go a little longer with his starters.
Outside of one negative play, in which Howell took a 13-yard loss on a sack on Washington’s first drive, it was an excellent outing for the second-year signal caller.
Speaking of that sack, on the very next play facing a third-and-15, Howell goes through his progressions before finding tight end Cole Turner for a 17-yard gain and a first down.
Check it out:
Sam Howell goes through his progressions on 3rd and 15.
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Excellent throw from Howell.
The Commanders would eventually finish the drive with a short field goal from Joey Slye.
Later in the half, Howell led another impressive drive and, on third down, finds running back Antonio Gibson for a touchdown to give the Commanders the lead.
.@AntonioGibson14 muscling it in 💪
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