Williams Shines, Owens Goes Viral | Washington Commanders News

0:00On September 18th, Washington commanders Ricky Wide receiver Antonio Williams just snagged the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week award. He put up a team high 64 receiving yards in week one against the Eagles, catching all four of his targets. He beat out a few other strong contenders for the honor, continuing a trend for commanders rickies who've earned this award in recent years. Williams really showed up in the fourth quarter, scoring his first career touchdown with just over a minute left. He gave the team a shot at overtime, even though they ultimately fell short. This performance proved he can be the impact player the team hoped for when they drafted him, but Antonio Williams wasn't the only commander getting some shine. Safety. Tyler Owens went viral for a special team's play where he blew up an Eagles blocker and made a tackle in the open field. His coach, Dan Quinn, praised his speed and coverage skills, noting that these kinds of plays are what set him apart. Williams was dealing with some injuries after the first game, but he was back at practice this week.

1:00There's still some uncertainty around a couple of other players, like linebacker Frankie Louvue and tight end Chigo Conco, but Owens himself downplayed. His injury, he's got a good chance to play in the next game. The commanders are heading into week two, looking for their first win. They've got a tough matchup against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 4.25 pm, and you can catch it on Fox. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Washington commanders news today. AI-powered team coverage.