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What’s to be done about CB Mikey Sainristil? - Daily Slop

The Washington Commanders began their season with a tight 24-22 defeat on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite struggling early with bogged-down drives and pass protection issues that forced Jayden Daniels to constantly evade pressure, the team rallied with a pair of touchdowns during the final period.

The comeback attempt ultimately fell short when an attempt at a two-point conversion failed with just 61 seconds left on the clock.

Following the season-opening divisional clash, focus has turned to the roster's performance across the board, including cornerback Mikey Sainristil and defensive contributor Sonny Styles. Meanwhile, a notable defensive highlight came from newcomer Joshua Josephs, who overpowered veteran offensive lineman Lane Johnson on a viral play.

Daniels noted that the offense required time to find its rhythm, but Washington's front seven and fourth-quarter resilience kept the outcome competitive throughout.