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Trace McSorley's incomplete pass intended for Mitchell Tinsley on 4th Down with 10 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter ended the Washington Commanders 4th quarter comeback attempt as they lost to Miami Dolphins 13-6 on Saturday night. The Commanders fall to 0-2 in the preseason. Here are my three takeaways from Saturday's loss

Jayden Daniels continues to improve.

The goal heading into preseason was for Jayden Daniels to show signs of improvement by slowly integrating him into the lineup. Last week, in his preseason debut vs the Jets, Jayden played in 1 drive where he was 2/3 45 yards and one rush for a 3-yard TD. On Saturday, Jayden played the entire 1st quarter and one play in the 2nd quarter. Jayden went 10/12, 78 yards, two rushes, 13 yards. In the two games, Jayden has shown the ability to get the ball out of his hand quickly, hit receivers in spots where they can get YAC, escape the pocket, and make plays with his legs.

WR2 competition is WIDE-open

During Thursday's press conference, Dan Quinn announced that there is competition for the WR 2 Spot.

Before training camp, many assumed Jahan Dotson, a 1st round draft pick in 2022, was a shoo-in for the WR2 slot to play opposite WR1 Terry McLaurin. Coach Quinn stated that wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus, Dyami Brown, and rookie Luke McCaffrey are battling for the WR2 spot.

After yesterday's loss, the competition remains open, as no one particularly stood out after last night's loss. Next week, it will be pivotal to see who will separate themselves and become WR2 on the depth chart. Here is the stat line from last night's game for the four receivers who are competing for that WR2 Spot :

Dyami Brown 3 Rec, 19 yards

Olamide Zaccheaus 2 Rec, 9 yards

Jahan Dotson 1 rec, 3 yards

Luke McCaffrey 2 rec, 30 yards

Commanders FG Kicker For 2024 is not currently on this Roster.

After Ramiz Ahmed was released this week, the Commanders signed Riley Patterson. Riley Patterson went 2/4 FG. Riley Made a 46-yard FG (2nd 14:13) & 38-yard FG (2nd 0:23 ). Riley missed a 47-yard FG (2nd 10:33 ) & 49-yard FG (1st 11:11). Despite Patterson being the only contributor in the scoring column for the Commanders on Saturday I expect several Kickers heading to Ashburn as the search for the FG Kicker for 2024 continues.