Despite a strong comeback led by backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who replaced an underperforming Sam Howell in the third quarter, the Washington Commanders fell short against the New York Jets, losing 30-28. Howell, who has been struggling recently, threw for just 56 yards and two interceptions before being benched. Brissett, who had no first-team offense reps during the season, threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns, bringing the team back from a 27-7 halftime deficit to briefly lead 28-27. However, a last-second 54-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein secured the Jets' victory. Breece Hall also had an outstanding performance for the Jets, achieving a rare feat with 190 scrimmage yards, 12 receptions, and two rushing touchdowns. Despite the loss and Howell's benching, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stated that Howell remains the team's starting quarterback. The Commanders' quarterback situation remains uncertain, with Howell's position as the starter in jeopardy after consecutive benchings. Terry McLaurin expressed support for Howell, stating the team believes in him. The Jets, who were 3-point favorites over the Commanders, scored 7 points or less in 5 of their last 7 games. Concerns about the Commanders' future at the quarterback position have arisen, as the team has lost 10+ games often over the last generation. Breece Hall's performance has been heavily game script dependent, and the Commanders had several starters out against the Jets. Howell's season performance and the doubts about him being the Commanders' QB of the future add to the team's challenges. Howell's 16th interception of the season and the Commanders' overall bad performance, including a lack of first-quarter touchdowns, have been notable issues.
#Commanders remain uncertain at quarterback after Sam Howell gets benched again in loss to #Jets. “It’s obviously been a disappointing couple of weeks here. I would like to play some better football." https://t.co/1KT1NdyrN9
#Jets blow big lead vs. Commanders but win 30-28 on Greg Zuerlein’s 55-yard field goal with 5 seconds left. “Oh, man, it was freakin’ fun, man. Ot was fun, it wasn’t fun and then it was fun again.” https://t.co/8MedOGLoAt
#Jets blow big lead vs. Commanders but win 30-28 on Greg Zuerlein’s 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds left. “Oh, man, it was freakin’ fun, man. It was fun, it wasn’t fun and then it was fun again.” https://t.co/8MedOGLoAt
In our mtg, Ron Rivera couldn’t have been more effusive in his praise for Jacoby Brissett as a leader and mentor for the young Sam Howell, a QB the #Commanders believe has potential. And all day today, the first person Howell turned to after every drive was Brissett. https://t.co/WFpJZM5Y4t
Rough day for Sam Howell who finished with a 1.7 quarterback rating.
Greg Zuerlein saved the day for the Jets, who rallied around HC Robert Saleh during Sunday's win over the Commanders (via @TheNickShook) https://t.co/Un2iChTAFp https://t.co/Q7Kg0xrfMA
Jacoby Brissett's message to Sam Howell is pretty great: https://t.co/t4liBRg354
Breece Hall had 32 touches, the most by a #Jets player since Bilal Powell in 2016 (34 at 49ers). This was Hall's 2nd career game with 90 receiving yard and 90 rushing yards (last season vs Dolphins).
The Commanders, influx at QB for years, are in that space with two games remaining this season after benching Sam Howell again. https://t.co/E5a0ipRAcJ
Sam Howell’s last five games have been ______________. https://t.co/V6JNt6w5ym
Washington QB stats the past 2 weeks: Sam Howell 17 for 48, 158 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs, 26.2 rating Jacoby Brissett 18 for 23, 224 yds, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 146.8 rating
Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, rescuing the Jets after they blew a 20-point lead in the third quarter against the Commanders. https://t.co/UnlQGONRGp
Breece Hall Today: ✈️ 191 total yards ✈️ 32 touches ✈️ 12 catches ✈️ 2 TDs ✈️ 43.10 fantasy points https://t.co/geVnHd2blT
For the second consecutive week Commanders coach Ron Rivera benched Sam Howell in favor of Jacoby Brissett. Too little and too late by Rivera, who is on his way to getting fired https://t.co/9Va6VME9M4
The @nyjets' Breece Hall reached the following in today's game against the Commanders: 190 Scrimmage Yards 12 Receptions 2 Rush TD He is the only player to reach these marks in a single game in the Super Bowl Era (regular season or playoffs). https://t.co/5nMU00gXZu
This is a dart from former NC State QB Jacoby Brissett, who once again played very well after Sam Howell was benched for a second straight week today https://t.co/15YZOwzfhs
Jets blow 20-point lead before winning on last-second field goal. https://t.co/HowBjvwwCv
Ron Rivera on benching Sam Howell. Wouldn’t say if Jacoby Brissett is the starter for the last two games. Said they’ll evaluate and make a decision early this week. https://t.co/lBmMOsQiUf
Jacoby Brissett throws 1 TD, falls short of comeback https://t.co/cfPyqgvwEh
Jets kicker Greg Zeurlein saves the day for the Commanders with a 54-yard FG that gives the Jets the win. The Commanders remain on track for a Top 5 pick. 🎁 https://t.co/1IDSlFg5i5
#Commanders Comeback Wash Overcomes 20-Point Deficit, But Lose on Last-Second FG vs. #Jets https://t.co/1yzC3AnHQr via @CommandersFN
The Jets nail a 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds remaining to get the win over the Commanders. ✈️ https://t.co/7YuWjk5GEC
Jets win 30-28 after Greg Zuerlein’s 54-yard field goal with five seconds left. The Jets will play at Cleveland on Thursday night
THE FIELD GOAL IS GOOD The Jets (-3) were up 20 points in the 2nd half and did not cover ❌ Jets ML (-175) ✅ https://t.co/NVw5z0zDAK
The fact that the Commanders offense functions so much better with Jacoby Brissett in charge does not bode particularly well for a new regime being comfortable with Sam Howell as the starter.
Greg Zuerlein saves the day for the #Jets with a 54-yard FG. This game got INTENSE. https://t.co/TnIIg2JfGz https://t.co/himdHZjT5J
Greg Zuerlein drills a 54-yarder, and the Jets are back up 30-28. What a weird, weird game.
JETS TAKE THE LEAD WITH A 54-YARD FIELD GOAL. 5 seconds still on the clock. 📺: #WASvsNYJ on CBS 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/UIg1XAjsX3 https://t.co/k41Lge9G0o
Greg Zuerlein nails a 54-yard field goal to give the Jets a 30-28 lead with five seconds left
Zuerlein from 54 ... and it's good. The kicker saves the day for the #Jets
Breece Hall gets the @nyjets into FG territory with less than a minute left 👀 📺: #WASvsNYJ on CBS 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/UIg1XAjsX3 https://t.co/9QBKHybGQe
Jets came into today 43-0 when leading by 20+ points at halftime. Washington was 0-54 when trailing by 20+ at halftime. Commanders lead Jets 28-27 after trailing 27-7 at the half
Jacoby Brissett is simultaneously making the case for the Commanders to draft a QB to replace Sam Howell, and making it harder for them to do that. 👀 https://t.co/lYJsceefdf
COMMANDERS TAKE THE LEAD 👀 (via @NFL) https://t.co/kC8mBA1nuB
Only the Jets could blow a 27-7 halftime lead to the Commanders https://t.co/GwUGYqH3Pi
Jacoby Brissett 3 possessions, 3 TDs against the Jets. Commanders, down 27-7 at halftime, now lead the Jets 28-27.
Commanders ALL the way back from down 27-7, and now lead 28-27. And it's Jacoby Brissett that got them there. Year of the Backup Quarterback continues.
And now the Commanders are up 28-27 after benching Sam Howell for Jacoby Brissett. https://t.co/DArD8ZPoCA
Commanders take the lead ‼️ https://t.co/FpOoiTiFnE
Do the Jets realize they’re playing the Commanders?
The Washington Commanders, after trailing 27-7 at halftime, now lead the Jets 28-27 with 4:52 remaining.
Jacoby Brissett took over for Sam Howell with over 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. They were down 27-7. Brissett has led 3 TD drives and Washington is now up 28-27 over the #Jets. Oh my god.
Jacoby Brissett 7/10 for 74 yards and 1 TD....and has the Commanders driving with the chance to take the lead (WAS was down 27-7 at the half). https://t.co/7DxalzISFK
The Commanders immediately improving with Brissett at quarterback… About 6 weeks ago I said I didn’t believe Howell would ever become a “franchise” type QB and Washington fans got very upset with my take. Feels like I’ll be right.
The Commanders are officially in flux at QB. Washington has benched Sam Howell for the second week in a row and replaced him in favor of veteran Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup against the Jets. More from @LarryHolder ⤵️ https://t.co/n2gOC33U6n
The #Commanders have scored two quick touchdowns after going to Jacoby Brissett and they are now down 27-21. Holy smokes. We have action. https://t.co/uqYkdh28zp
Tell me why again Sam Howell continues to play over Jacoby Brissett? #Commanders
Just like last week, Jacoby Brissett came in and promptly led the Commanders on two scoring drives. Jets had a 20-point lead at the half. Now down to six.
Rodriguez with a 1-yard TD run. Commanders cut the #Jets' lead to 27-21 with 9:33 left in 4Q.
Jets now lead 27-21 with 9:33 left in the fourth quarter.
Sam Howell's last month entering today had been a major struggle. 2 TDs and 8 INTs over his last five games now. Today was rock bottom. Completed 27% of his passes for 56 yards. https://t.co/5rvMegrcYn
Brissett to Thomas for a 15-yard TD. Commanders TRAIL #Jets 27-14 with 3:26 left in 3Q (Tnx @JohnnyBoySezer, @bossbentley_ & @CirelliJet4Life 👍👍👍)
With the Commanders trailing in the third quarter, QB Sam Howell was benched against the Jets. Veteran Jacoby Brissett is in at QB for Washington https://t.co/Ws9uQZQP4T https://t.co/e4CIUL5V0S
Jets 27, Commanders 14 at the end of the third quarter
Commanders QB Sam Howell benched for the second time in as many weeks—and it seems like that might shift where the team is on Howell for 2024 ... depending, of course, on who's making those decisions.
Jacoby Brissett replaces Sam Howell as Commanders QB. https://t.co/Zt1wHJrVzx
Brissett to Thomas for a 15-yard TD. Commanders now lead #Jets 27-14 with 3:26 left in 3Q
Brissett to Thomas for a 12-yard TD. Commanders now lead #Jets 27-14 with 3:26 left in 3Q
Sam Howell has absolutely collapsed in the 2nd half of the season
QB change: Jacoby Brissett has replaced Sam Howell with over 5 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter. Washington is down 27-7.
Sam Howell finishes 6-of-22 for 56 yards and 2 INTs. https://t.co/jx6Jz8oGoc
Second straight week Howell has been benched. https://t.co/R85posGZdS
Jacoby Brissett now in at QB for the Commanders
Jacoby Brissett is now in at QB
Sam Howell pulled in consecutive games. Not great.
Jacoby Brissett is in.
Brissett in the game.
Jacoby Brissett has entered the game for the Commanders
Howell has not been sharp. But hard to point to anyone offense who has been today. WR's/TE's dropping passes, slipping. OL allowing pressure. A lot of new parts needed for 2024
The Commanders record their first third-down conversion -- by penalty. #Jets
HALFTIME: Jets 27, Commanders 7 Dominant half for the Jets, who outgained WASH, 246-76. Hall rushed for 83 yards, 2 TDs. Wilson 8 catches for 65 yards. Hall + Wilson touched the ball on 25 of 49 plays. That's called getting the ball into your playmakers' hands, something that…
Sam Howell at the half: 5-of-17, 51 yards, 1 sack, 1 interception, 15.1 passer rating. https://t.co/olVXRCXn1c
The Jets are DOMINATING the Commanders! 😳 https://t.co/7Tr4Wkvslb
Jets stretch lead over Commanders to 27-7 before halftime. https://t.co/SmdGZfE54E
Halftime: #Jets 27 Commanders 7
Jets 27, Commanders 7 at halftime
I like Sam Howell a lot and think he could have a bright future in the NFL, but his recent play coupled with where the Commanders are likely to pick in the draft puts that future in doubt. Hard to imagine a new Commanders regime would pass on a QB if they pick in the Top 5. 👇 https://t.co/ZEjuHXXU4p
An unreal effort from Breece Hall on this TD. 👏 (📸: @NFL) https://t.co/gY2WNTvY2X
Breece Hall has 80 rushing yards in the first half. Usually that’s two months of rushing yards.
Crazy effort. 📺: #WASvsNYJ on CBS 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/UIg1XAjsX3 https://t.co/cJnUkeZn6j
The Jets had averaged 14.4 points per game this season. They're now up 27-7 on the Commanders.
Breece Hall with the extra effort TD 🔥 https://t.co/ExuV8PnST9
WHAT AN EFFORT BY BREECE HALL TO SCORE HIS 2ND TD 🔥 https://t.co/kcOGjjmk7m
Breece Hall got the memo about the Jets having one of the worst running games ever tracked. (Commanders had the worst passing defense in the league going into today but were 12th against the run!)
Breece Hall: 1st career multi TD game. The 2 Rush TD he had in the 1st half matches his total from the first 14 games of the season combined. #Jets
Breece Hall has two touchdowns on the ground along with 80 yards on 12 carries. Jets are now up 27-7 with 1:35 left in the second quarter
20-0 Jets with 9:10 in second quarter after Greg Zuerlein's 27-yard field goal
Zuerlein adds a 27-yard FG ... #Jets lead Commanders 20-0 with 9:10 left in 2Q.
The Jets' 17 first-quarter points against the Commanders today are the most first-quarter points they've scored since 2014 👀 (h/t @statmuse) https://t.co/zE3GEL3pnM
The Jets jumped out to a 17-0 lead vs. the Commanders in the first quarter 😳 https://t.co/KMk88qILoN
After one quarter in East Rutherford, it's Jets 17, Commanders 0 Sam Howell: 3 of 12, 36 yards, 1 interception Total yards: Jets 123, Commanders 42 https://t.co/SDqcFGReJ7
Jets 17, Commanders 0 at the end of the first quarter
End of 1Q: #Jets 17 Commanders 0
There is a lot of blame to go around here. Sam is playing nothing like he did in the fall. But EB, pass pro & dropped passes are all factoring in to this gross stat line in a huge game for Howell as he tries to snap out of a month-long slump. https://t.co/N1enZbIaCj
Checks Jets-Commanders score https://t.co/u8ffH5FqnB
Sam Howell currently: 1-for-9, 16 yards, 1 interception, 1 sack, 0.0 rating.
Breece Hall, see ya later ✌️ The Jets go up 17-0 on the Commanders early 😳 🎥:@NFL https://t.co/7oJv2VjbCS
#Jets RB Breece Hall dashes to the end zone to extend the lead over the #Commanders 💨 #TakeFlight https://t.co/E7NPP7vN8o
Breece Hall did not have a run longer than 15 yards in the last nine games. He averaged less than 4.0 yards per carry in eight of those games. He did not average more than 4.0 in that stretch. He just busted one for 36.
The New York Jets have scored three first-quarter touchdowns this season. Two of them against the Commanders. https://t.co/nOKE9phqub
Breece Hall turns on the JETS! ✈️ (via NFL, CBS) https://t.co/TMzh1tK8yM
BREECE HALL RUNS IT UP THE MIDDLE FOR 36 YARDS + TD! 🏃 The Jets are up 17-0 in the first quarter. 😳 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/tRmhle9cA9
BREECE HALL 36 YARD TOUCHDOWN https://t.co/2BeuFlnp86
The Jets are on pace to beat the Commanders 136-0.
The #Jets are up 17-0 over the Commanders with 9:37 left in the first quarter. Yes. That early into the game. Washington has mailed it in. https://t.co/skz0Xvk5lL
BREECE LIGHTING ⚡️ 📺: #WASvsNYJ on CBS 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/UIg1XAjsX3 https://t.co/x4njeP1OBt
Jets scored one 1Q TD in 14 games. They scored two vs. the Commanders in six mins.
Jets are up 17-0 wth 9:37 left in the first quarter following a Breece Hall 36-yard TD
The #Jets have 17 points not even 6 minutes into the game This is a Commanders tweet @MatthewBerryTMR
Jets entered Sunday's game with only one first-quarter touchdown in 14 games. Now they have two against the Commanders including a 36-yard rushing TD by Breece Hall
Breece Hall zips 36 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. #Jets lead Commanders 17-0 with 9:37 left in 1Q.
Jets up 10-0 after interception, blocked punt in first quarter. https://t.co/oGDuffWv2B
The Commanders are bad. Not a hot take. #Jets
Jets take a 10-0 lead 👀 (via @NFL) https://t.co/amCnd93Nuq
Jermaine Johnson blocked punt leads to a TD and 10-0 lead for the Jets. 👀 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/Sh3xoWdE7u
Turnover, blocked punt, and the Jets are up 10-0 less than four minutes in on the Commanders.
10-0 Jets. Two golden opportunities for offense after INT and blocked punt.
Breaking: The Jets have scored a first-quarter TD for only the second time all year -- a tidy, 9-yard drive. #Jets
The Jets have just one first-quarter touchdown this season https://t.co/wYPnFXkBbv
3-0 Jets. Commanders defense made a red zone stop.
Jets up 3-0 with 13 minutes left in the first quarter after a 25-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein
Sam Howell's pass was right in TE Logan Thomas' hands ... and it bounces off and ends up as Howell's 16th interception of the season. Big mistake by the Commanders not upgrading at tight end in the offseason.
Oh, it's already a long day for Howell after an INT on the second snap.
Rick Snider’s Washington previews the Washington Commanders-New York Jets. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/0x8yd1EMZ5
Rick Snider’s Washington says the Washington Commanders beating the New York Jets would matter little to the draft. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/XBQMiUrXW4
The case for and against Sam Howell remaining Commanders' QB. Why he should… and why they could decide to go another way. - ESPN https://t.co/cMJ3KsmdDr
Rick Snider picks Washington Commanders-New York Jets and all NFL games. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/SvdeOvV9DU
Rick Snider’s Washington says three Washington Commanders starters are out versus Jets. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/dUiVE4cDBO
Seeing that developing a long shot but potentially long-term starting QB was prioritized over winning games this season, there's no point in sitting a healthy Sam Howell for even a play over the Commanders final three games. Let the project continue. https://t.co/Bm62i1Tzk5
Three games left, and the QB is still TBD. With the Commanders set to pick high, the pressure is on Sam Howell. https://t.co/XSegHv0jRP
Rick Snider’s Washington debates which Washington Commanders free agents to keep. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/xdc5LrphW9
Rick Snider’s Washington runs down notes and injuries of the Washington Commanders. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/RXNwz0bXmY
Is Sam Howell still the Commanders Quarterback of the Future? His recent struggles have cast some doubt on whether he'll still be Washington's franchise quarterback when the new regime takes over next year: https://t.co/VD2AA97CK5 https://t.co/W4PC6WeMIL
Breece Hall has been heavily game script dependent this season In Jets 9 losses: * 7.1 Half-PPR points per game (RB46) * 47.2 scrimmage yards per contest In their five victories: * 20.2 FPG (RB2) * 130.6 scrimmage yards per game (RB1)
Rick Snider’s Washington runs down Washington Commanders notes and injuries. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/9ux3unGFXj
Is Sam Howell still the Commanders Quarterback of the Future? His recent struggles have cast some doubt on whether he'll still be Washington's franchise quarterback when the new regime takes over next year. For @NFLonFox: https://t.co/d1thDdTKhm https://t.co/4m9AgdP7m9
Breece Hall rushed for 20 first downs on 80 carries last year. He has rushed for 22 first downs on 153 carries this season.
Rick Snider’s Washington says Washington Commanders have lost 10+ games as often as not over last generation. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/GxMjWq7Q0u
Sam Howell this season: https://t.co/gxtr04pBvz
#Commanders QB Sam Howell really struggled against the Rams on Sunday before being benched. I took a closer look at his performance: https://t.co/kADd4dYxZi https://t.co/6uMHNa4H4k
WATCH: Jacoby Brissett Makes Most of 1st Playing Time of 2023 https://t.co/RYQD88qDsb
Rick Snider’s Washington says Sam Howell remains QB1 of the Washington Commanders. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/R81HU0mqiy
Despite being benched on Sunday, Sam Howell remains Commanders starting QB. https://t.co/9sJOlqeAIH
Rick Snider’s Washington says Washington Commanders should consider QB change. Gimme two minutes. https://t.co/NZiDgefwQe
Jacoby Brissett didn't have any reps with the first-team offense during the season (standard for backups), but he had an immediate connection with Terry McLaurin. From McLaurin post-game: https://t.co/JXAcpoPlff
The #Jets have scored 7 points or less in 5 of their last 7 games. In that span, they've allowed 37 sacks and 18 turnovers. They play the #Commanders in Week 16 - A DST owned in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues. Hail mary play! #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPlayoffs
No QB debate here; Howell will start next week as Ron Rivera said. "We have the utmost confidence in him," Terry McLaurin said. "We've got to continue to support him, make the tough plays like we did at the end and make his job easier. "We still wholeheartedly believe in Sam."
The Jets, who just lost 30-0, are 3-point favorites over Commanders.
Commanders HC Ron Rivera says Sam Howell remains team's starting QB after fourth-quarter benching vs. Rams https://t.co/zTZKpuo5Vs https://t.co/HgYz6lfx1c
Jacoby Brissett had more passing yards than Sam Howell despite only playing the last two drives for the Commanders 😳 https://t.co/1P6PRuRQIj