Commanders Must Keep Eye on Giants LB

New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari is key for the defensive plan against the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 2, 2024

Nov 19, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) rushes as Washington Commanders guard Andrew Wylie (71) blocks during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images / Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are facing a tough matchup in their NFC East rival New York Giants in Week 9.

While the Giants are struggling this season having only won two of their first eight games, they aren't an opponent to overlook.

Among the reasons why the Giants can't be underestimated is linebacker Azeez Ojulari, who is capable of wreaking havoc on Jayden Daniels and the Commanders offense.

“I think like beating somebody to the punch as a pass rusher is a lot of it," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. "So, he's got a really good get off. He can really jump off the ball and so if you can beat somebody to the punch and get an offensive lineman a little bit off balance to go. But it's his speed up and outside, we were talking about earlier the quarterbacks that can run and get outside, he's somebody that has the speed to go chase you down. And that's one of the things that's been impressive about him.”

Ojulari, 24, has 11 tackles and six sacks so far this season. In Week 2 against the Commanders, he had three tackles (one for loss), so he prides himself on making plays in opposing backfields.

If the Commanders can find a way to limit Ojulari's value, their chances of winning the game will exponentially increase.

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Published Nov 2, 2024

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.