Commanders' Antonio Gibson Bounces Back vs. Broncos

"‘AG’ (RB Antonio Gibson) did some good things as well," Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell said. "He did a good job out of the backfield with some catches. He had the big run at the end where he kind of cut back on the outside zone."

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson bounced back in a big way in the team's 35-33 win against the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High.

Gibson fumbled early in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals and didn't see the ball much after that, managing just nine yards on three carries. However, Gibson proved himself against the Broncos, especially in the passing game. Gibson caught three passes for 44 yards in the win, including a 36-yard catch-and-run on Washington's go-ahead drive early in the fourth quarter.

"‘AG’ (RB Antonio Gibson) did some good things as well," Howell said. "He did a good job out of the backfield with some catches. He had the big run at the end where he kind of cut back on the outside zone."

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On 2nd-and-14, quarterback Sam Howell dumped the ball off to his left on a screen at midfield, and Gibson was able to get the ball all the way inside the red zone.

Brian Robinson Jr. was able to score two plays later to give the Commanders the lead for good. While Gibson is still the secondary rusher next to Robinson in the backfield, Sunday's game proved that there is definitely still a key role for him to play. If he is able to take advantage of the opportunities presented to him like he did on Sunday, Gibson's number should be called more often.

Gibson and the Commanders are now preparing to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. inside Highmark Stadium.