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Commanders 'Captain' Has Breakout Game in Win vs. Cardinals

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols had a career game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols (26) scores a touchdown in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols (26) scores a touchdown in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images / Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are flying home in good spirits after a 42-14 win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4 at State Farm Stadium.

Before the game, running back Jeremy McNichols was named a captain by coach Dan Quinn, and he wanted to repay the favor to his team.

“It means everything," McNichols said when being named a captain. "We all put in this work. Honestly, the hours and just to have the opportunity to go out there and help my team win, that’s all I can do when the opportunity comes.”

McNichols certainly delivered, taking the backup running back role from Austin Ekeler after he went down with a concussion in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. After scoring just one touchdown in his career up until yesterday's game (which came almost four years ago), McNichols found the end zone twice against the Cardinals.

Even though McNichols had the best game of his career, he was quick to give the credit to his teammates.

“It was a team deal," McNichols said. "The offensive line was blocking their butts off. The tight ends (and) receivers out there made my job easier. I’m just out there to help my team win.”

With McNichols stepping up in the captain role, he has the team motivated and ready to go for the rest of the season, which continues in Week 5 when the Cleveland Browns come to town.

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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