The Washington Commanders delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Carolina Panthers 40-7. Marcus Mariota stepped in for injured rookie Jayden Daniels, who left the game with a rib injury, but his mother reassured fans that he is fine.

Dante Fowler's 67-yard interception return for a touchdown set the tone for the Commanders, who dominated defensively and offensively, racking up 421 yards. The Panthers struggled, with Andy Dalton throwing two interceptions and limited offensive production.