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NFL Power Rankings: Commanders Sliding After Loss?

The Washington Commanders lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Where does that put them in this week's power rankings?

Jeremy Brener

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are picking up the pieces after their Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

While there was some promise with quarterback Jayden Daniels in his debut, there were clearly a lot of issues in need of fixing.

That's why Sports Illustrated writer Conor Orr placed the Commanders at No. 27 in the latest power rankings.

"Jayden Daniels ran a great deal and protected himself and the football. With limited resources at the wide receiver position, this season will be about how the Commanders can accentuate his best NFL skills while keeping him healthy and on an upward trajectory. Sunday was difficult because the Commanders often found themselves in third-and-forever scenarios which called for gimmick plays like the Luke McCaffrey fake throwback or some aimless improve-the-punt scrambles," Orr writes.

READ MORE: Commanders Coach Sounds Off on Jayden Daniels' Debut

The only teams to place lower than the Commanders were the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers.

The Commanders hope to get in the win column this week when they take on the Giants in their home opener.

READ MORE: Jayden Daniels Breaks Down Bucs' Defense From Season Opener

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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