Commanders Beat Dolphins 20-7 as Allen, Henry Combine for 160 Rushing Yards
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Updated · NOTUS · Aug 15
Commanders Beat Dolphins 20-7 as Allen, Henry Combine for 160 Rushing Yards
3 articles · Updated · NOTUS · Aug 15
Summary
160 rushing yards from Kaytron Allen and Robert Henry Jr. powered Washington’s 20-7 preseason-opening win, with Henry’s 75 yards and 22-yard touchdown sharpening the battle behind presumed roster locks Rachaad White and Bill Croskey-Merritt.
Washington’s defense backed that ground game by swarming Miami’s reserve quarterbacks; Ricky Barber posted five tackles and a sack, while late pressure from Byron Cowart helped force interceptions by Ale Kaho and Malik Spencer.
Athan Kaliakmanis strengthened his case for the No. 3 quarterback job despite modest numbers — 6 of 10 for 87 yards — while Sam Hartman, pressed into action after Marcus Mariota’s knee injury, threw Washington’s lone interception.
Three sacks allowed and 29 players held out limited how much Washington could learn up front, but the offensive line steadied after an uneven start despite missing several projected starters.