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Commanders vs. Steelers Fourth Quarter Updates

The Washington Commanders host the Steelers in Week 10, aiming to snap a home losing streak to the Steelers and reach an 8-2 record.

Joanne Coley

Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates after a touchdown reception with guard Sam Cosmi (76) during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates after a touchdown reception with guard Sam Cosmi (76) during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders return to Northwest Stadium this week, ready to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10.

The Commanders are determined to snap a two-game home losing streak against Pittsburgh. The last time these two teams met, Washington handed the 11-0 Steelers their first loss in Week 13 of the 2020 season.

Fresh off a hard-fought victory over the New York Giants, Washington is looking to improve to 8-2—a record they haven’t achieved since 1986. Let’s see if they can secure another win this week.

PREGAME

- Commanders Inactive: K Austin Seibert, RB Brian Robinson Jr., QB Jeff Driskel (emergency 3rd quarterback), S Darrick Forrest, CB Marshon Lattimore, LB Dominique Hampton, T Cornelius Lucas

- Steelers Inactive: QB Kyle Allen (emergency 3rd quarterback), WR Scott Miller,  CB C.J. Henderson,  LB Nick Herbig, OG Max Scharping

1st Quarter:

  • Week 10 is underway. Steelers won the toss and have elected to receive. The Commanders will get the ball the start of the second half.
  • Zane Gonzalez launches a deep 61-yard kickoff from the Washington 35-yard line, landing it at the Pittsburgh 4. Jaylen Warren fielded it there and returned it 21 yards to the Pittsburgh 25 before getting taken down by Jeremy Reaves.
  • Najee Harris runs to the left side, picking up 2 yards to reach the Pittsburgh 27-yard line before being tackled by Jalen Newton.
  • Cordarrelle Patterson run to the right end for 1 yard, bringing the ball to the Pittsburgh 34-yard line before Daron Payne brought him down.
  • Corliss Waitman puntsthe ball 49 yards to Washington's 17-yard line, with Christian Kuntz snapping. Olamide Zaccheaus tries to catch it but muffed it, then managed to recover the ball at Washington's 15. He was stopped right there by Ben Skowronek, with no gain.
  • Austin Ekeler takes the ball up the middle and gained 3 yards, bringing it to the Washington 18-yard line before Elandon Roberts made the tackle.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass over the middle to Zach Ertz, who picked up 5 yards, reaching the Washington 23-yard line before being tackled by Minkah Fitzpatrick.
  • Jayden Daniels attempts a short pass to the left intended for Olamide Zaccheaus, but it fell incomplete.
  • Tress Way punts the ball 47 yards to the Pittsburgh 30-yard line, with Tyler Ott snapping. Calvin Austin calls for a fair catch, securing the ball there without a return.
  • Russell Wilson's short pass to Pat Freiermuth over the middle is incomplete. However, Washington’s Benjamin St-Juste was flagged for defensive pass interference, resulting in a 14-yard penalty. The penalty was enforced from the Pittsburgh 30-yard line, so the play doesn’t count.
  • Najee Harris runs to the left side off the guard for 7 yards, reaching the Washington 49-yard line before being tackled by Mike Sainristil and David Armstrong.
  • Najee Harris runs up the middle for 6 yards. During the play, Pittsburgh's Broderick Jones was injured.
  • Russell Wilson throws a deep pass to the right, but it was incomplete.
  • Jaylen Warren runs to the left end for 12 yards, before being tackled by Jeremy Holmes and Quinton Martin.
  • Russell Wilson throws a short pass to the left intended for George Pickens, but it was incomplete.
  • Russell Wilson’s short pass to Van Jefferson on the left was incomplete. However, Washington Jammie Chinn was called for roughing the passer, resulting in a 15-yard penalty.
  • Najee Harris runs to the left side off the tackle but was stopped for no gain.
  • Russell Wilson throws a deep pass to George Pickens on the right, connecting for a 16-yard rainbow pass. Touchdown Steelers. Steelers get on the board first.
  • Chris Boswell kicks 57-yards. Austin Ekeler returns the kick for 22 yards, bringing the ball to Washington's 30-yard line before being tackled by Miles Killebrew.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to the left to Terry McLaurin, who gained 9 yards.
  • Austin Ekeler runs to the left but lost 2 yards.
  • Jayden Daniels is sacked for an 8-yard loss. Steelers lineman Cameron Heyward on the tackle.
  • Tress Way punts the ball 52 yards. Calvin Austin returned it 2 yards, getting pushed out of bounds at the Pittsburgh 21-yard line by Jeremy Reaves.
  • Russell Wilson is sacked for an 8-yard loss, Frankie Luvu on the tackle. Wilson again with short pass to the right, but it was incomplete.
  • Jaylen Warren runs to the left off the guard for 3 yards.
  • The Steelers lined up in a fake punt formation, and instead of punting, Miles Killebrew threw a deep pass to James Pierre on the left. However, the pass was incomplete.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to the left to Olamide Zaccheaus, who gained 8 yards.
  • Austin Ekeler runs to the left off the tackle for 6 yards.
  • Austin Ekeler burst around the right end, powering his way through for a 1-yard touchdown, putting Washington on the board.
  • Extra point is good. Game is even 7-7.
  • Zane Gonzalez drills a 65-yard kickoff sending it into the end zone for a touchback, and Pittsburgh starts at their own 30-yard line.
  • Najee Harris runs to the right end, but was stopped for no gain  by Efe Obada. Harris again up the right for 2 yards, reaching the Pittsburgh 32-yard line before being tackled by Bobby Wagner and Phidarian Mathis.
  • Russell Wilson throws a deep pass to the left for Van Jefferson, but it fell incomplete. Corliss Waitman then punted the ball 39 yards to Washington’s 29-yard line, where Olamide Zaccheaus called for a fair catch.
  • Washington takes over, Jeremy McNichols ran to the right guard but was stopped for a 3-yard loss.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass over the middle to Zach Ertz, but it was incomplete. On the next play, Daniels attempted another short pass over the middle, this time to Terry McLaurin, but it was also incomplete, with Patrick Queen providing the coverage. Both passes came up short of a first down, so Washington will have to kick it away.
  • Tress Way launches a 74-yard punt, sending the ball into the end zone for a touchback. Washington will start the next drive at their own 20-yard line.
  • Russell Wilson with a short pass over the middle to Calvin Austin, who gained 7 yards, bringing the ball to the Pittsburgh 27-yard line before being tackled by Frankie Luvu.
  • With Jaylen Warren’s 9-yard run to the Pittsburgh 36-yard line, the first quarter comes to a close.
  • End of 1st quarter.

2nd Quarter:

  • Russell Wilson throws a short pass over the middle to Jaylen Warren for a gain of 3 yards.
  • Jaylen Warren run to the left off the tackle for 1 yard.
  • Russell Wilson throws a short pass to the right to George Pickens, who gained 5 yards, bringing the ball to the Pittsburgh 45-yard line before being tackled by Mike Sainristil.
  • Corliss Waitman punts the ball 39 yards. Olamide Zaccheaus muffed the catch, and it was recovered by Pittsburgh’s Ben Skowronek.
  • Najee Harris run up the middle for 3 yards.
  • Russell Wilson first throws a short pass to the left intended for Calvin Austin, but it was incomplete with Jamin Davis providing the coverage. On the next play, Wilson connects with Pat Freiermuth on a short pass to the right, and Freiermuth hauled it in for a 3-yard touchdown. Steelers regain the lead, 14-7.
  • Chris Boswell kicks the ball 65 yards into the end zone for a touchback. Washington will start their drive at the 30-yard line.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to the right to Noah Brown, who ran out of bounds at the e for an 11-yard gain. There was a penalty on Pittsburgh's D.Jackson for defensive holding, but it was declined.
  • Daniels deep pass to Noah Brown, but it was incomplete. Pittsburgh’s Joey Porter was called for defensive pass interference, resulting in a 23-yard penalty enforced.
  • Austin Ekeler run to the left end for 10 yards before being tackled by Damontae Elliott and Elijah Roberts. There were offsetting penalties: Washington’s Jammie Bates was flagged for unnecessary roughness, and Pittsburgh’s Patrick Queen was also penalized for unnecessary roughness.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to the right to Dyami Brown, but it lost 2 yards.
  • Austin Ekeler run to the right end but was stopped for a 2-yard loss. On the next play, Jayden Daniels attempted a short pass over the middle to Noah Brown, but it was incomplete.
  • Commanders settle for a 48-yard field goal. Steelers still in the lead 14-10.
  • Steelers have the ball, Jaylen Warren returns it 35 yards, before being tackled by Jeremy McNichols and Jammie Chinn.
  • Russell Wilson throws a short pass to the left intended for Calvin Austin, but it was incomplete. On the next play, Corey Patterson ran to the right end for 6 yards.
  • Wilson scrambles to the right end, picking up 6 more yards, where he was tackled by Frankie Luvu.
  • Jaylen Warren run to the right tackle but was stopped at the line of scrimmage, gaining no yards.
  • Russell Wilson throws a short pass to the right, but it was incomplete, with Frankie Luvu providing the coverage. Pittsburgh calls their first timeout.
  • Wilson deep pass to the left intended for Calvin Austin, but it was incomplete, marking the third-down attempt failed. On the following play, Corliss Waitman punted the ball 47 yards where it was downed by Pittsburgh’s Jamir Pierre.
  • Commanders ball, Jayden Daniels runs to the left for 4 yards. Daniels then connected with Terry McLaurin on a short pass to the left, good for 6 yards.
  • Daniels sacked for an 11-yard loss by Alex Highsmith. Pittsburgh's Joey Porter was called for a face mask penalty, a 15-yard infraction. There was also a defensive holding penalty on Pittsburgh’s Damontae Elliott, but it was declined.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a pass over the middle, but it was incomplete. Daniels then connected with Zach Ertz on a short pass over the middle, good for 9 yards.
  • Austin Ekeler run to the right end for 4 yards. Run gave the Commanders a new set of downs.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to the right intended for Noah Brown, but it was incomplete.
  • Jayden Daniels connects with Zach Ertz on a short pass over the middle for 9 yards. On the following play, J. McNichols ran up the middle for 3 yards. The game has come to the two-minute warning.
  • Austin Ekeler up the right for 7 yards. Ekeler again up the middle but was stopped for a loss of 1 yard. Timeout called by Pittsburgh.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a deep pass down the middle to Christian McCaffrey, who caught it for 23 yards. Then Ekeler to the left tackle for 8 yards.
  • Ekeler run to the left for 4 yards. Washington takes their first timeout.
  • Jayden Daniels throws a short pass over the middle intended for Dyami Brown, but it was incomplete. Pittsburgh calls their final timeout of the half.
  • Daniels throws a short pass to the left intended for Terry McLaurin, but it’s incomplete. However, Pittsburgh’s Joey Porter is called for defensive pass interference, a 2-yard penalty.
  • Ekeler runs to the left for 1 yard and scores a touchdown. Commanders now on top 17-14.
  • Steelers Corey Patterson returns the kick 25 yards. Bringing the first half to an end.

HALFTIME: Commanders 17, Steelers 14

3rd Quarter:

  • Second half is underway and Boswell kicks off 63 yards. Ekeler returns the kick for 27 yards.
  • Daniels throws a short pass over the middle to Terry McLaurin, who catches it and runs for 54 yards. Daniels then runs to the right but is stopped by Elandon Roberts.
  • Daniels over the middle to Zach Ertz, but it’s incomplete. He then throws a short pass to the left to Terry McLaurin, who catches it and gains 16 yards.
  • McNichols up the middle for 1 yard and scores a touchdown putting Commanders in the lead 24-14.
  • Gonzalez boots a powerful 57-yard kickoff. Calvin Patterson catches it and charges up the field for a solid 17-yard return, finally getting pushed out. Najee Harris takes a handoff and barrels through the left tackle, for a11-yard gain, finally brought down by Marcus Sainristil and Clelin Ferrell.
  • Warren takes the handoff and pushes forward, bouncing off defenders for a tough 2-yard gain. Wilson drops back to pass, looking for a quick connection with Michael Pruitt over the middle, but the throw falls incomplete. Wilson quickly rebounds, launching a perfect pass to Jalen Warren on the right and races down the sideline for a 26-yard gain, finally being brought down by Quentin Martin.
  • Wilson is under pressure and is brought down hard for a 10-yard loss, as Dante Fowler takes him to the ground.
  • Wilson connects with Pickens on a short pass to the left, picking up 34 yards. On the next play, Warren runs left but is stopped for a 2-yard gain. Wilson then tries a short pass to the right, but it's incomplete. Washington is flagged for defensive offside, giving Pittsburgh an additional 5 yards.
  • Najee Harris takes the handoff, runs left, and powers through for a 1-yard touchdown, putting Pittsburgh on the board. Steelers on the board again. Score is 21-24.
  • Ekeler fields the kick and returns it 39 yards, setting Washington up with strong field position.
  • Daniels pass attempt over the middle to Zaccheaus falls incomplete. Daniels then connects with Nick Brown on a short right pass, and Brown runs out of bounds. However, penalties come into play: an offensive holding call on Washington's Tyler Biadasz and a defensive holding penalty on Pittsburgh's D.Jackson. Both penalties are offset with no yardage gained.
  • Daniels attempts a short left pass to Shenault, but it's incomplete. Daniels then tries a short middle pass to Ertz, but it also falls incomplete. Washington offense faces a 4th and 10 from their own 46-yard line. Tress Way comes on to punt, sending the ball 47 yards. Austin fields the punt, but is stopped for no gain by Washington Percy Butler.
  • Najee Harris powers up the middle, picking up 7 yards with Washington Daron Payne and Bobby Wagner teaming up for the stop. However, Pittsburgh is called for an offensive holding penalty on Zach Frazier, pushing them back 4 yards.
  • Russell Wilson launches a deep pass down the left sideline intended for Van Jefferson, but it's incomplete, with Sainristil on the coverage.
  • Najee Harris runs left for a 3-yard gain. Wilson then throws deep left for Calvin Austin, but the pass falls incomplete. Steelers are forced to punt.
  • Commanders ball Daniels throws a short pass to the right to Brown, who makes the catch and picks up 8 yards.
  • Rodriguez runs up the middle but is stopped or no gain. Austin Ekeler follows with a right run, picking up 5 yards. On the following play, Jayden Daniels attempts a run to the right, but he loses a yard, brought down by K.Benton.
  • Daniels then looks for Zach Ertz over the middle, but the pass falls incomplete. Daniels then finds Ekeler on a short right pass for a 7-yard gain, but doesn't pick up a first down.
  • Commanders settle for a 41-yard field goal, splitting the uprights to give Washington the 3 points. Commanders still in the lead 27-21.
  • Steelers ball, Harris runs right but is stopped for just a 1-yard gain by Benjamin St-Juste. Wilson is then sacked for a 5-yard loss, brought down by Dante Fowler, pushing the Steelers back.
  • Wilson throws deep left, targeting Pickens, but the pass is intercepted by Jeremy Chinn. Commanders take control.
  • Jayden Daniels connects with Terry McLaurin on a deep left pass, and McLaurin runs out of bounds. McNichols runs up the middle to the Pittsburgh 40 for 6 yards, tackled by Elandon Roberts. However, Daniels is sacked on the following play for a loss of 11 yards, brought down by Cameron Heyward.
  • End of 3rd quarter.

4th Quarter:

  • Jayden Daniels throws a short right pass to Dyami Brown, but the play loses 11 yards. Commanders are forced to punt. It's downed by Steelers.
  • On the Steelers first posession of hte quarter, Wilson connects with Pickens on a short left pass, pushed out of bounds for a 4-yard gain. Warren runs right for 5 yards, bringing the ball to the Pittsburgh 22. Wilson then hits Pickens again on a short left pass, this time for 12 yards moving the chains for a first down for the Steelers.
  • Najee Harris runs right for 3 yards, where he is met by Bobby Wagner. Harris then charges up the middle for 6 yards tackled by Clelin Ferrell. Harris attempts a run left but gains no yards, stopped by Daron Payne. Harris is injured during the play.
  • Jalen Warren takes the handoff and runs up the left for 4 yards, moving the ball. Wilson attempts a short left pass to Washington, but it falls incomplete. Wilson then connects with George Pickens on a deep left pass, which Pickens catches and runs out of bounds. A defensive offside penalty on Washington declined. The Steelers get a first down.
  • Warren runs up the middle. He then picks up 3 more yards on a left run, reaching the Washington 21. Warren keeps it going with another 10-yard gain on the left tackle run, getting to the Washington 11. He moves the ball another 7 yards to the 1-yard line, but on the next play, he fumbles the ball. Washington recovers the fumble.
  • Washingont possession, Rodriguez runs up the middle for a 4-yard gain.. He then takes it around the left side for a 6-yard gain. However, there’s a penalty on Washington for offensive holding, pushing them back 2 yards to the 5-yard line.
  • Daniels threw a deep pass to McCaffrey down the right side, but it fell incomplete. He then threw a short pass to the right intended for McLaurin, but the pass was broken up by T.J. Watt. Commanders can't do nothing with their possession and are forced to punt.
  • Steelers ball, Harris ran to the right for a 7-yard gain, but there was a penalty on Pittsburgh for an illegal formation, moving them back 5 yards to the Washington 46. On the following play, Harris was stopped for a loss of 1 yard.
  • Wilson completed a short pass to the right for 13 yards to Austin, who was tackled at the by Benjamin St-Juste. Austin was injured on the play. On the next throw, Wilson connected with Freiermuth for a 6-yard gain, where he was brought down by Jamin Davis. That play earned the Steelers a first down.
  • Harris ran the ball up the middle for a 1-yard gain tackled Davis. Russell Wilson then threw an incomplete pass to Washington. Pittsburgh called their first timeout of the game with 2:27 remaining.
  • Wilson pass deep left to Williams for 32 yards and is caught for a Steelers touchdown. Extra point is good putting the Steelers in the lead 28-27.
  • Boswell kicks the ball 60 yards. Austin Ekeler returns the kick 30 yards to the Washington 35, where he was tackled by Cam Heyward.
  • Jayden Daniels' pass was incomplete on a short throw to the middle, with Alex Highsmith providing coverage. Highsmith was injured during the play.
  • Jayden Daniels completed a short pass to the right for 14 yards to Brown, bringing the ball to the Washington 49-yard line. It's now the two-minute warning.
  • Jayden Daniels ran up the middle for 1 yard, reaching the 50-yard line. He then attempted two short passes to Brown on the right side, both of which were incomplete.
  • Jayden Daniels completed a short pass to the middle for 8 yards to Zach Ertz, reaching the Pittsburgh 42. The play was reviewed by the replay official to check if it was short of the line to gain, but the ruling on the field was upheld, and the play stands as called.
  • Harris ran to the right tackle, gaining 3 yards, Washington call a timeout.
  • Harris ran to the left end but was stopped for a loss of 1 yard at the Pittsburgh 44 by P. Butler. Washington calls second timeout.
  • Patterson ran left end for 7 yards. Penalty on Washington J. Newton for a neutral zone infraction, moving the ball 5 yards forward. Steelers first down.
  • Wilson kneels to end the game. The Steelers will defeat the Commanders 28-27.

FINAL: Commanders 27, Steelers 28

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Joane Coley
JOANNE COLEY

Joanne Coley, from Prince George’s County, MD, is a communications professional passionate about storytelling and sports. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications from Kent State University and a Master’s in Communications/Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2018, she has served as Communications Manager at the Council of the Great City Schools. A foodie and traveler, Joanne is also a former state champion in high school shotput and standout athlete in softball.

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