The entire outlook for the Washington Commanders during their Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals changed in three plays.
First, there was a one-yard tackle for loss from Daron Payne, who put a swim move on Paris Johnson Jr. to wrap up Keaontay Ingram. Next, it was Jonathan Allen’s turn to wreak havoc on the Cardinals, as the Pro Bowl defensive tackle bust through Arizona’s front to take down Josh Dobbs for a four-yard sack in 3.67 seconds.
Finally, there was the game-changer: Montez Sweat worked his way around left tackle D.