Ron Rivera is defending the Washington Commanders' pass-heavy approach in their loss at the New York Giants in the name of developing young quarterback Sam Howell. Rivera said he has been fine with what the team has tried to do offensively. Howell dropped back to pass 52 times compared to 19 rushing attempts.
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell looks to pass under pressure from New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera reacts during the first quarter an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.
The difficulty level gets ratcheted back up on Sunday, when the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles come to town with the NFL’s seventh-ranked defense. There’s no indication — or reason — the Commanders will bench Howell for veteran backup Jacoby Brissett, with Rivera saying he’s committed to the 2022 fifth-round draft pick.
“If our defense gives up 14 points one of those touchdowns on a short field after my interception, we should win the football game,” Howell said. “Hats off to our defense. They kept us in the game.”Rivera said changing the offense under Bieniemy was going to come with growing pains. It’s also coming with Howell feeling plenty of pain, thanks to all the sacks he’s taking.
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