In this week’s Reacts survey, readers were asked to make predictions about Washington’s rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels. They were also asked about their confidence in the team’s direction and the outcome of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
According to Opta Stats, Daniels is part of a group of rookie quarterbacks who have thrown a combined 196 passes without a single passing touchdown this season. While he has scored rushing touchdowns in previous games, his lack of passing scores has made headlines.
Despite this, Daniels has performed well in other areas. He ranks 10th among quarterbacks in yards per attempt and has a completion rate of 75%. His passes have resulted in significant yards after catch and Washington ranks high in receptions of 20+ yards.
One notable achievement for Daniels is that he hasn’t thrown any interceptions so far, setting him apart from other rookies like Caleb Williams and Bo Nix.
Washington’s offense has been functional with success in first downs and sustained drives. However, they need to improve their red zone efficiency by scoring more touchdowns through passing plays.
On the defensive side, Washington has struggled through two games. They rank low in total yards allowed and points per game. Their rushing defense is average but will face an underperforming Bengals rushing attack led by Zack Moss.
In a survey conducted by Cincy Jungle, readers predicted that Washington would win against the Bengals on Monday Night Football.
fans are optimistic about Daniels’ performance and expect him to throw at least one or two touchdown passes this week. However, there are concerns about Washington’s defense that needs improvement for future games.According to a survey conducted on the Bengals site, 91% of respondents predicted a win for the Cincinnati Bengals in their upcoming game against the Washington team. Only 8% of respondents predicted a victory for Washington. Meanwhile, at Hogs Haven, readers were not asked to predict the outcome of the game directly, but rather through the weekly Pick’em contest. In Week 1, the median score for picking game winners was 11 out of 16, while in Week 2 it was 8 out of 16. When it came to picking against the spread, scores were slightly lower with a median score of 6/15 in Week 1 and 7/15 in Week 2.
Looking specifically at this week’s predictions for Monday Night Football from entries into the contest, it was found that among those who participated in picking winners outright (50 entries), an overwhelming majority (74%) predicted a Cincinnati win. Moving on to point spreads (31 entries), again there was strong support for Cincinnati with another majority (74%) expecting them to cover an eight-point spread.
In terms of fan confidence in their team’s direction, Hogs Haven readers were asked about their level of confidence. Unfortunately, no specific data or percentages were provided regarding this question.
based on these surveys and contests conducted by both sites, it seems that fans are largely predicting a win for the Cincinnati Bengals against Washington and have expressed confidence in their team’s direction.Fan Confidence in NFC East Teams Varies Widely
According to a recent survey conducted by Hogs Haven, fan confidence in the Washington Commanders has rebounded to 92% after falling to 74% last week. This increase in confidence is likely due to recent changes in ownership, coaching staff, and strategic direction. However, it’s important to note that this confidence does not necessarily reflect expectations of on-field success in the short term.
In contrast, the other NFC East teams have seen a significant drop in fan confidence. Philadelphia Eagles fans saw their confidence plummet from 92% to just 13% following a one-point loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football. This is currently the lowest level of confidence among all fan bases surveyed. The pressure is mounting on head coach Nick Sirianni as fans express their dissatisfaction.
Dallas Cowboys fans are only slightly more confident at 14%, as they try to reconcile owner Jerry Jones’ “all-in” declaration with his lack of action during free agency. The Cowboys suffered a devastating 44-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints and are now facing high expectations for head coach Mike McCarthy.
Surprisingly, despite going winless so far this season and undergoing significant changes within their front office, New York Giants fans still maintain some level of belief in their team’s direction at 29%. However, if the team doesn’t turn things around soon, that faith could quickly diminish.
In terms of division standings, Washington currently sits atop the NFC East due to their division win against another team with an identical record. They have an opportunity to solidify their position with a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football.
Looking ahead at Week 3 matchups for NFC East teams, all face tough opponents and challenging odds for victory. Regardless of outcomes this weekend, Washington’s game against Cincinnati will be crucial for maintaining or changing perceptions about their season.
The Commanders are considered underdogs heading into this matchup but have an opportunity for an upset victory that could significantly impact how they are viewed moving forward.
The game between Washington and Cincinnati kicks off at 8:15 p.m. EDT as part of Monday Night Football.
