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Commanders Pass Rusher Named Hidden Gem

The Washington Commanders have an unsung hero on the defensive line.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) pushes Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) to the ground in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) pushes Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) to the ground in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images / Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are a quarter of the way done with their season, and they are 3-1 through four games.

While Jayden Daniels has deservedly earned a lot of the credit for the team's hot start, there are other players that have earned some flowers.

Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox praised defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. for his efforts to start the season.

"The 27-year-old has started all four games and has already racked up two sacks and an impressive 10 quarterback pressures. For context, that's three more pressures than Steelers superstar T.J. Watt has notched through four games—though we're certainly not suggesting that Armstrong is on Watt's level," Knox writes. "After the Commanders traded both Chase Young and Montez Sweat in 2023, it was fair to wonder who would emerge as the team's new difference-maker on the edge. The answer is Armstrong."

Coming into the season, one could argue that the pass rush was the biggest obstacle for the Commanders, but Armstrong is closing the gap on that. The Commanders are in a great position with Armstrong leading the way in the front seven, and if he continues for the rest of the season with the contributions he has had to start the year, Washington could be en route to a playoff berth.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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