{"id":584458,"date":"2024-09-29T21:07:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T01:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/?p=584458"},"modified":"2025-06-22T12:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T16:49:08","slug":"commanders-week-4-versus-cardinals-washington-dominates-in-desert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2024\/09\/29\/commanders-week-4-versus-cardinals-washington-dominates-in-desert\/","title":{"rendered":"Commanders Week 4 Versus Cardinals: Washington Dominates in Desert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Commanders Week 4 versus Cardinals<\/strong>, Jayden Daniels made a triumphant return to the desert, leading Washington to a dominant 42-14 victory over Arizona. The rookie quarterback threw for 233 yards, ran for a touchdown, and completed 87% of his passes, helping the Commanders (3-1) extend their winning streak to three games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniels added to his already historic start by becoming just the fourth quarterback in the Super Bowl era to score four rushing touchdowns in his first four career games \u2014 joining elite company like Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFun times right now,\u201d said wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who caught a touchdown in the win.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Daniels Impresses Again in Commanders Week 4 Versus Cardinals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jayden Daniels showed remarkable poise and efficiency in his first career Monday Night Football<\/strong> appearance. After a standout three-year stint at Arizona State, Daniels looked right at home in his return to the desert, where he danced into the end zone on a 9-yard scoring run early in the third quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He finished the day 26-of-30 passing for 233 yards and a touchdown, while adding another score on the ground. Daniels now has a staggering 82% completion rate across four starts \u2014 the best in NFL rookie history through that span.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robinson, and McNichols Power the Ground Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Commanders Week 4 versus Cardinals<\/strong> matchup showcased more than just Daniels. Running backs Jeremy McNichols and Brian Robinson Jr. combined for three touchdowns. Robinson rushed for 101 yards, including a bruising 38-yard run that helped set the tone early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McLaurin hauled in a 10-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and Zach Ertz added a 2-point conversion that made it 35-14 \u2014 effectively sealing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kliff Kingsbury, Daniels Return to Arizona in Style<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury<\/strong> returned to State Farm Stadium for the first time since coaching the Cardinals from 2019 to 2022. Both Kingsbury and Daniels had emotional ties to the setting, but head coach Dan Quinn praised Daniels for his mature focus throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cYou would have never known there was a history here,\u201d Quinn said. \u201cHe stayed steady all the way through.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Commanders Week 4 Versus Cardinals Continued Historic Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With their performance in Commanders Week 4 versus Cardinals<\/strong>, Washington\u2019s offense has now scored on 19 of its last 21 meaningful drives \u2014 excluding kneel downs. The team became the first since at least 2000 to go back-to-back games without a punt or turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although a second-quarter interception by Arizona’s Garrett Williams snapped that streak, the Commanders immediately responded with another long scoring drive, showing resilience and rhythm under Daniels’ leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cardinals Struggle Despite Early Lead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Cardinals (1-3) struck first with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to rookie Marvin Harrison Jr., who continues to impress with four touchdowns in three games. However, Arizona\u2019s momentum was short-lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Murray finished 16-of-22 for 142 yards and a touchdown but was sacked four times. James Conner ran for 104 yards and a score, but the offense failed to keep pace with Washington\u2019s balanced attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFrustrated to get beat like that at home,\u201d said Murray. \u201cIt was not good enough all around.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

View Full Box Score: Commanders vs. Cardinals \u2013 Week 4<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Next After Commanders Week 4 Versus Cardinals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n