Batman once said: Things change.
Empirical evidence? The Washington Commanders Defense. Six points. No touchdowns.
Seventy-four yards rushing by the Giants. Less than four yards a carry. One six eight passing. 59.3 QB Rating.
Ambience of the defense? Brisk. Intense. Diagnostically quicker. Got pressure with four. Daron Payne reanimated. Kinlaw impactful. Powerful disruptive defensive line play.
Game one is exhibit one for an improved defense. With 16 more trials to go, the jury is technically still out.
Is it right to suspect the Defense won this one? I submit to the jury they were the major reason defeating the New York Football Giants occurred yesterday.
What is the prosecution's rebuttal?
The Giants offensive line has injury problems. Russell Wilson, albeit a veteran, is still new to the team. The Giants Defense is pretty good. Got to Jayden three times. Made him look human. The 432 yards of offense should have generated more than 21 points for the Commanders.
Still. Bill.
Prognosis?
Guarded. With the Packers on deck, at Lambeau, in three days? Green Bay is minus 4 with 69% backing as of the moment.
No rest for the weary.