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Commanders vs. Panthers Fourth Quarter Live Game Updates

The Washington Commanders have a great chance to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers.

Caleb Skinner

Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a first quarter pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a first quarter pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images / Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders suffered just the second loss of the season last week against the Baltimore Ravens and now have a great opportunity to bounce back and put a W in the win column as they host the visiting Carolina Panthers.

The Commanders should fare well in this one as the Panthers are one of the worst teams in the league despite looking better following a changing of the guard at quarterback.

Washington's offense should have its way with the Panthers' defense as well and will honor legendary defensive back Darrell Green on the day retiring his number 28 during halftime.

PREGAME:

- Commanders' Inactives: QB Jeff Driskel, S Tyler Owens, LB Dominique Hampton, G Chris Paul, DE Dorance Armstrong

- Panthers' Inactives: OLB Jadeveon Clowney, LB Josey Jewell, LB Jon Rhattigan, LB Claudin Cherelus, RT Taylor Moton, TE Tommy Tremble, DE A'Shawn Robinson

1st Quarter:

- Carolina will begin with the ball and the Commanders will get the ball to start the second half.

- Dalton opens up the game with a short pass to Sanders for 7 yards.

- Chubba Hubbard picks up a first down with a 4-yard rush.

- Miles Sanders rushes for a gain of 26 yards and another first down.

- Hubbard carries for a gain of 6 yards and then Dalton finds Dionte Johnson for a gain of 17 yards and a first down.

- After an incompletion by Dalton and a short run by Hubbard it will be 3rd and 9 for the Panthers.

- Dalton tries to find Sanders and he is picked off by Dante Fowler who takes it 67 yards to the house to put the Commanders up 7-0 over the Panthers early.

- 3rd and 4 upcoming for the Panthers after a short run and then pass from Dalton to Sanders.

- Dalton's third down pass is incomplete intended for Dionte Johnson and the Panthers will punt.

- On the Commanders' first offensive snap, Daniels takes it 46 yards almost to midfield.

- Ekeler carries for 5 yards and a false start on second down will bring up 2nd and 10.

- McNichols takes the handoff from Daniels and goes for nine to bring up 3rd and 1.

- Robinson gets his first snap of the day and carries it for three yards and a first down.

- Robinson follows it up with another run, this time for a gain of 11 yards and another first down.

- Daniels picks up 7 yards on first down and into the red zone.

- Robinson picks up the first down with a gain of 6 yards and the Commanders are goal-to-go.

- Daniels connects with McLaurin for a gain of 3 yards and that is followed up by a 3 yard loss by Daniels to bring up third and goal from Carolina's 8.

- Daniels finds Ekeler short but he is well short of the goal line and the Commanders will bring on Seibert for a FG attempt.

- Seibert's 23-yard FG is GOOD and the Commanders now lead the Panthers 10-0.

- Dalton connects with Coker for a gain of 10 yards and a first down.

- Dalton is intercepted by Forbes who takes it to the Commanders' 45-yard line.

- 1st and 20 for Washington after an illegal block above the waist on the Forbes' interception.

- Jayden Daniels is questionable to return to the game with what appears to be a rib injury. Marcus Mariota will come in.

- Mariota rushes for a gain of 4 yards on first down and then is sacked for a loss of 4 to bring up 3rd and 10.

- False start on Ertz will bring up 3rd and 15.

- Mariota looks for Dyami Brown deep but it is incomplete and Washington will be forced to punt.

- Hubbard rushes for a gain of 4 yards on first down and that will end the first quarter with the Commanders holding a 10-0 lead over the Panthers.

2nd Quarter:

- Hubbard carries for one yard on second down to bring up 3rd and 5 for Carolina.

- Dalton is sacked for a loss of four yards by Frankie Luvu and the Panthers will be forced to punt deep in their own territory.

- Robinson rushes for a gain of 8 yards on first down and that is followed up with another rush by Robinson for a gain of 7 yards and a first down.

- Mariota looks for Noah Brown deep and Carolina is flagged for pass interference. Commanders will have the ball at the Panthers 15-yard line.

- Robinson rushes for a gain of 7 yards on first down and then follows it up with an 8-yard touchdown run to extend the Commanders' lead over the Panthers 17-0.

- Andy Dalton scrambles for a gain of 4 yards on first down and then Hubbard gains another 4 on a rush to bring up third and short.

- Dalton connects with Thomas for 2 yards to pick up a first down.

- Hubbard rushes for 8 yards on first down and after no gain on second down will bring up another third and two.

- Sanders rushes for a gain of one on third down and they will likely go for it on fourth in their own territory.

- Washington's defense stands strong and stuffs Hubbard for a loss of two on fourth down and they will take over at Carolina's 38-yard line.

- After a short rush by Ekeler and a defensive holding on Carolina, the Commanders will get an automatic first down.

- Mariota rushes for a gain of 9 yards on first down and then a holding call will bring up 2nd and 11.

- On third down, Mariota's pass is incomplete for Dyami Brown and Seibert will come on for a field goal attempt.

- Seibert's 49-yard FG is GOOD and the Commanders lead the Panthers 20-0.

- On the kickoff, Blackshear gets a solid return but the Commanders somehow come away with the ball. The play is under review after Dan Quinn throws the red challenge flag, challenging whether he was down before the ball started to come out.

- The ruling on the field stands and the Panthers will start from their own 32-yard line.

- Dalton connects with Sanders for a gain of 16 yards and a first down.

- Hubbard rushes for a loss of two on first down then loses another one to bring up 3rd and 13.

- Dalton's third-down pass finds Sanders but he is well short of a first down and the Panthers will be forced to punt.

- Robinson rushes for a gain of three on first down. Two-minute warning.

- Third and 2 upcoming after Mariota gains 5 on second down.

- Neutral zone infraction on Carolina will give the Commanders the first down.

- Defensive holding will give the Commanders five yards and an automatic first down.

- Mariota connects with Ertz for a gain of 7 yards and that is followed up with a 18-yard pass to Terry McLaurin.

- Mariota finds McLaurin again for a gain of 15 yards and another first down. Commanders take their second timeout with 39 seconds left in the half.

- Mariota connects with Dyami Brown for 23 yards and a first down to the Carolina 12-yard line.

- Mariota finds Ertz for a 12-yard touchdown and the Commanders are blowing out the Panthers 27-0 with just 10 seconds remaining in the half.

- Carolina runs out the rest of the first half clock to take us to halftime.

HALFTIME: Commanders 27, Panthers 0

3rd Quarter:

- Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left rib injury.

- Mariota fumbles the snap but is able to get back on it for no gain.

- Mariota scrambles on second down for a gain of 11 and a first down.

- Ineligible downfield pass will bring up 1st and 15 for the Commanders.

- Mariota connects with McLaurin for a gain of 19 yards and a first down.

- Mariota follows it up with a 15-yard pass to Zach Ertz for another first down and into the red zone.

- Short rushes by Robinson on first and second will bring up third and five.

- Mariota finds Zaccheaus for 7 yards and a first down. 1st and goal.

- Ekeler rushes for a gain of 3 yards and then Mariota finds rookie TE Ben Sinnott for a 3-yard TD. Commanders lead the Panthers 34-0.

- Andy Dalton is sacked for no gain by Dante Fowler and then connects with Legette for six yards to bring up 3rd and 4.

- Dalton's third-down pass falls incomplete and the Panthers will have to punt.

- Robinson rushes for six and then Mariota rushes for five to pick up the first down.

- Mariota connects with McLaurin for a gain of 18 yards and another first down.

- Holding on Bates will back the Commanders up 10 yards on first down . 1st and 20.

- 3rd and 9 upcoming after a short completion from Mariota and then a short run by Ekeler.

- Mariota finds Noah Brown for a gain of 16 yards and a first down.

- Robinson rushes for a gain of 7 to bring up third and two.

- False start on Ertz will back the Commanders up to 3rd and 7.

- Mariota finds Ertz for 6 yards and it'll be fourth and one.

- Seibert comes on for the FG attempt and drills the 31-yarder to extend the lead. Commanders lead the Panthers 37-0.

- Hubbard rushes for a gain of 9 yards on first down and then Legette picks up the first down with a six-yard gain.

- At the end of the third quarter, the Commanders are well in control leading the Panthers 37-0.

4th Quarter:

- Encroachment on Washington will give the Panthers a free five yards. 2nd and 3.

- Dalton connects with Sanders for a gain of 29 yards and a first down.

- Hubbard rushes for 9 yards and the Panthers are knocking on the door for the first time today.

- Dalton's pass to Legette goes for a loss of four to bring up third and five.

- Miles Sanders rushes for a gain of 7 yards down to the Washington 4-yard line.

- Hubbard cashes in the touchdown on a four-yard run and the Panthers trail the Commanders 37-7.

- After back-to-back short runs, the Commanders have a third and four.

- Mariota scrambles for a gain of 6 yards and picks up the first down.

- Third and seven upcoming after a short rush from McNichols.

- Mariota finds McLaurin for a gain of 25 yards and a first down.

- Mariota connects with Zaccheaus for 12 yards and another first down and into the red zone.

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Caleb Skinner
CALEB SKINNER

Caleb is from Nashville, TN, and graduated from Florida State University in 2018 with majors in Sociology and History. He has previously written for an FSU outlet and started covering the Buccaneers in March of 2022 while co-hosting the Hear the Cannons podcast. He expanded his role with GamedayMedia by covering the Houston Texans and Washington Commanders in April of 2024. You can follow Caleb on Twitter @chsnole

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