All aTwitter: 12 October 2021

Jameis Winston’s Hail Mary 49-yard TD to Marquez Callaway at the end of the first half had a 9.9% completion probability, the most improbable completion in the NFL this season.

Winston under pressure
Air Distance: 57.2 yds
Target Separation: 0.5 yds#NOvsWAS | #Saints pic.twitter.com/zMqr6PCHZ7

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 10, 2021

Antonio Gibson has recorded at least 60 yards from scrimmage in 13 of his first 19 career-games, the third most in franchise history.

@BDO_USA

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 11, 2021

Want to hear a stat that definitely won’t make you feel any better?

Washington’s defense has an 84.6 pass-rush grade (2nd best in NFL) and a 39.1 coverage grade (2nd worst)

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) October 11, 2021

This selfish and egotistical secondary is ruining one of the best interior pass rushing tandems in the NFL. They’re winning every single rep. Payne and Allen are kicking everyone’s ass with Ioannidis in rotation.

— Steve (@StevieWFT) October 11, 2021

Per TruMedia, Landon Collins was used at LB for 60 percent of his snaps vs. N.O.

On the season, he’s played LB 40.2%, SS 19.2% and FS 27.7%

Last year, which was cut short b/c of his Achilles injury, he played LB 34.9%.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 11, 2021

Andy Reid on Ron Rivera: “He uses his personnel well… He knows their strengths.” Also mentioned that he has a strong coordinator on the defensive side in Jack Del Rio

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 11, 2021

I agree it’s clear that defense makes no sense to him right now.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) October 11, 2021

Jamin Davis’ play-time is not increasing. In fact, he played less yesterday after Jon Bostic’s injury than he ever had before. #WashingtonFootball.

Week 1: 45 snaps
Week 2: 27 snaps
Week 3: 41 snaps
Week 4: 33 snaps
Week 5: 13 snaps

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 11, 2021

Your 1st round (1st round!!) linebacker got 13 (13!!) snaps yesterday, and that’s with the starting linebacker getting injured the week before.

Like, I’m perplexed…

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) October 11, 2021

Ron seems a little irritated at some good questions. #WashingtonFootball

— Washington Wire (@Washington_Wire) October 11, 2021

I’d be ok with this if it had been one or two games. But we’re five games into the season now and each week Washington has “four or five” bad plays that result in touchdowns or explosive plays. The other good plays don’t matter if you’re giving up 4 or 5 big TDs every week https://t.co/5pxcrivuOv

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 11, 2021

My high school coach would bench me if I did this

— MK (@mikeyxkou) October 10, 2021

The Saints had 369 yards of offense Sunday; 153 came on three plays. Obviously, those three plays seem to happen in each game. So: 52 plays averaged 4.15 yards per play; three plays averaged 51.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 11, 2021

Ron Rivera just rhetorically asked, “who else am I going to go to?”

Jeremy Reaves interests me for one. Perhaps more Cam Curl? He was on the field for fewer snaps than Landon Collins and Bobby McCain yesterday.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 11, 2021

For the record, if I were D-Coordinator, Reaves and Curl would be my safety tandem. I also would play bump and run coverage at corner (no 10-yard cushions) and not substitute players as often unless they were gassed (Settle and Ioannidis would be in my rotation though). ‍♂️

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 11, 2021

Truth is I’ve lost more in this game than I’ve won, but those falls taught me how to get back up! I’ll never fold

— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) October 12, 2021

Always bet on yourself, but remain humble and grateful during the process!

— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) October 11, 2021

Mood #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/dgNFQGUY2X

— WFTGraffix™ (@wftgraffix) October 11, 2021

Also, for those wondering on Collins in coverage and why ever deep middle. The only time I saw him responsible for deep middle was on the TD. try disguising to fool. caught napping by quick count. Otherwise, McCain solo. Collins used a LOT in box as de-facto LB, covering RB or TE

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 11, 2021

And, yes, if that keeps happening there’s a disconnect. either something isn’t being explained right or whatever…

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 11, 2021

.@WashingtonNFL Paid Attendance so far in 2021

1. #Chargers – 52,753

2. #NYGiants – 50, 118

3. #Saints: 50, 137

Total 153, 008
Average: 51,002

Preseason games:
1. #Bengals – 38,817
2. #Ravens – 41, 241

Sure hope the owners r patient. They have to understand damage created.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 11, 2021

Shit look like a pre season game at Fed Ex so many empty seats I pray we can get it fixed fast cause our schedule is not getting easier. We have to find a way to win by any means necessary #HAIL

— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) October 11, 2021

Breaking: Loudon County Police Department just released a composite sketch of the man accused of destroying a once proud and world-class pro football brand #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/yl8Ccyc4VW

— Washington Football Fan (@Boss_Hogg_81) October 11, 2021

Hey, at least two out of three losses look even “better” in hindsight: the Chargers and Bills are really, really good

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) October 11, 2021

Good video here by the great HOF’er Warner.

This may help she’s some light on some things offensively for the WFT https://t.co/MbRQNMaNAa

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) October 11, 2021

Callers have called yesterday’s Taylor Heinicke performance “good” and “he played well” and “a B+.” I don’t know what to do or say in response. pic.twitter.com/3CFshSvg2M

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 11, 2021

Just heard a radio caller suggest Washington bring back Reuben Foster back to fix things. pic.twitter.com/2FdfWzYQKs

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 11, 2021

Five games. we’re at this point: pic.twitter.com/Pb2JWAt8ve

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 11, 2021

pic.twitter.com/6XhTqvwZsv

— Andy.Burrows ( THE BRIDGE ) (@washingtonukfan) October 11, 2021

Lol look at DeAndre Carter after the Saints punter dropped yet another one inside the 5. So blown pic.twitter.com/qCh0Gyp2pv

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 11, 2021

Went back and watched this play. Saints broke the huddle at 18/17 seconds left on the clock, snapped ball at 14/13 seconds (hard to tell exactly when due to camera angles. 4 seconds is a quick snap https://t.co/20MWbsu2wS

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 11, 2021

I don’t understand the plan with Curtis Samuel. He played 5 snaps yesterday before being shut down.

He played one game after missing months. Then couldn’t practice for days. Then he played and could finish the game. His groin doesn’t seem to be healing. How long do you do this?

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 11, 2021

It will not be a long-term injury for Trey Lance, but he will stay around during the bye week and be evaluated late this week. At worst, it would be a one- or two-week injury, coach Kyle Shanahan said.

— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 11, 2021

Giants’ HC Joe Judge on Saquon Barkley’s injured ankle: “In terms of the X-rays that came back, (it was) better news than it could’ve been for us, so it was a little bit of a sigh of relief with a couple of things just knowing the player and what he’s battled through.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2021

From @NFLTotalAccess: Looking at the key injuries of the day — #Giants QB Daniel Jones, RB Saquon Barkley, and WR Kenny Golladay, along with #Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster and #Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire. pic.twitter.com/Sr3Hwj1Z1Q

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 11, 2021

We can say he is beat, it was under thrown blah blah, that’s not the point.

I’m highlighting Diggs being ultra calm and confident in this situation. That’s not easy.
We see it all the time.
DBs don’t get their head around, get called for DPI or lose the football and get beat

— Will Blackmon (@WillBlackmon) October 11, 2021

1st downs per dropback… pic.twitter.com/xfaMD8ic4z

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) October 11, 2021

#VoiceOfREason —> “The @BuffaloBills are where you want to be”@richeisen notes how the Bills have gone from punchline to industry gold standard that most fans can only hope their team can achieve. pic.twitter.com/0CmysIhaSv

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) October 12, 2021

Kick is no good. Colts have missed two field goals and an extra point in this game. Overtime coming.

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) October 12, 2021

This is the best camera in sports. The on-field super duper HD. So good. Also it’s awesome that the Ravens pre-OT captain was kicker Justin Tucker. pic.twitter.com/MTuTwIleFl

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 12, 2021

World class flop by Doyle, and it might win the Colts the game. pic.twitter.com/qFa3GFa4pQ

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 12, 2021

Did anybody watch the other 15 games?
There was no way that was going in.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 12, 2021

NFL kickers this weekend pic.twitter.com/4hRfWrZpKC

— Footballism™ (@FootbaIIism) October 12, 2021

Kickers. NFL kickers.

— Eat Sleep WFT (@WFTTalk) October 12, 2021

BREAKING: It’s the #NFL record millionth missed kick of Week Five. I did not check with @EliasSports nor @NFLResearch

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) October 12, 2021

Dustin Hopkins was 3-for-3 on FGs and hit his only extra point attempt. https://t.co/ypfhqe4ofD

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 12, 2021

LIGHTS.
CAMERA.
ACTION JACKSON.
BALLGAME.@ravens win!pic.twitter.com/pbqJCs5q1H

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) October 12, 2021

If John Harbaugh would’ve instructed Lamar to take a knee four times so that the Ravens could try to get the ball back and break the 100-yard rushing record, it would’ve been the greatest moment in NFL history.

— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) October 12, 2021

Live look at Colts fans pic.twitter.com/1xLnDWY6Bp

— PFF (@PFF) October 12, 2021

First 5 weeks of 2021 #NFL season for @Ravens:

Week 1: OT loss in Vegas
Week 2: last second W going for it late on 4th down vs. KC
Week 3: NFL-record 66-yard @Jtuck9 FG from at 0:00
Week 4: NFL-record tying run on last play Fangio called bull
Week 5: 19-point comeback OT win

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) October 12, 2021

Meanwhile, FedEx Field: https://t.co/LkpMY3O6GN

— Eat Sleep WFT (@WFTTalk) October 12, 2021

Sean Payton was asked about the Saints’ 49-yard Hail Mary and he answered with a story about … yep, you guessed it: Sugarland. pic.twitter.com/jW6qdHBxcB

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 10, 2021

And so after the New York Times uncovered numerous emails that spanned a seven-year period ending in 2018, Jon Gruden is out as the Raiders’ HC. His time ends during Monday Night Football. pic.twitter.com/vrW02dGJst

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2021

Raiders owner Mark Davis arrived at the team’s facility a couple of hours ago and went to find Jon Gruden, per source. The two men met. And Gruden no longer will be the Raiders’ head coach.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2021

Gruden walking into Mark Davis office pic.twitter.com/KSwZtlctDL

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 12, 2021

Jon Gruden has left the @Raiders organization in light of NY Times article revealing homophobic and offensive emails he sent while at ESPN. He and the team knew of emails on Friday, and they did not intervene and he coached them Sunday, for what we now know is the final time

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 12, 2021

To recap, Jon Gruden:

1) Used racist tropes against an NFLPA exec
2) Called Goodell a homophobic slur
3) Wanted Eric Reid blackballed for kneeling
4) Suggested the first openly gay player shouldn’t be in the league
5) Slammed concussion mitigation effortshttps://t.co/ZvfI6jpm4b pic.twitter.com/91FNpFic5s

— Emma Vigeland (@EmmaVigeland) October 12, 2021

Friday’s leak was the first torpedo the NFL fired at Gruden. He tried to fix the damage instead of abandoning ship, even though he knew how many other torpedos were in the water.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 12, 2021

All roads lead to Ashburn. Imagine if there had been an actual Wilkinson Report. pic.twitter.com/GLqJy4iUhf

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) October 12, 2021

How is Jon Gruden the one getting the worst out of this WFT NFL investigation?

— Eat Sleep WFT (@WFTTalk) October 12, 2021

Tony Dungy and Mike Tirico after saying Gruden wasn’t a racist homophobe last night: pic.twitter.com/Ll5DfoR1zv

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) October 12, 2021

Jon Gruden’s second stint with the #Raiders.

2018: 4-12
2019: 7-9
2020: 8-8
2021: 3-2 pic.twitter.com/O7ehlSXISu

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 12, 2021

Michelle Tafoya clarifying what “fire” means to the TV audience made last night’s delay worth it pic.twitter.com/vvcECLVLEu

— Footballism™ (@FootbaIIism) October 12, 2021

Jackie Coogan with Charlie Chaplin in “The Kid” (1921), forty-three years before he started playing Uncle Fester in “The Addams Family” (ABC): pic.twitter.com/uN0X4UKJjh

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) October 11, 2021

This 87 year old woman called the Italian police to say she was hungry and lonely. They came and cooked her pasta and reminded her that she was not alone. pic.twitter.com/TmV1FDUGnN

— Ariaa Jaeger (@AriaaJaeger) October 11, 2021

SNL is 46-years old today… pic.twitter.com/zCH7RfcPET

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) October 11, 2021