Cardinals’ Garrett Williams erases Commanders’ scoring, turnover streaks

Cardinals’ Garrett Williams erases Commanders’ scoring, turnover streaks

GLENDALE — The Washington Commanders entered their Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals rolling offensively, having scored on their previous 14 drives dating back to Week 2.

Not only that, Washington hadn’t turned the ball over behind rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels through three games.

Against the Cardinals on Sunday, it looked like much of the same result from the Kliff Kingsbury-led offense following back-to-back scoring drives to give the Commanders an early 14-7 advantage.

But as they say, records and streaks are meant to be broken.

Looking for more points on their third drive of the afternoon, Daniels forced the issue behind a deep ball to No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

Instead of McLaurin going up and getting one, it was Cardinals nickel corner Garrett Williams doing the playmaking with an interception.

Just like that, both of Washington’s streaks were caput.

The Cardinals defense didn’t stop there, either, backing up the turnover with a three-and-out and forcing Washington to punt for the first time in weeks.

The Cardinals offense couldn’t capitalize on the stops, however, having to punt before a turnover on downs just before halftime.

At the half, the Cardinals trail the Commanders, 17-7.

GLENDALE — Cardinals right tackle Kelvin Beachum is officially active for Arizona’s Week 4 game against the Washington Commanders.

Beachum, who missed last week’s contest with a hamstring injury, entered the matchup as questionable with the same issue. He practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week.

Getting Beachum back is a big plus for the Cardinals offensive line, especially with fellow tackle and Week 3 starter Jackson Barton on injured reserve with a toe injury suffered in Arizona’s loss to Detroit.

This will mark Beachum’s 151st NFL start.

Along with Beachum, rookie offensive lineman Isaiah Adams is active.

Who’s inactive for Cardinals-Commanders?

Those not suiting up for the Cardinals include safety Darren Hall, linebacker Jesse Luketa, offensive lineman Jon Gaines II, wide receiver Xavier Weaver and defensive lineman Naquan Jones.

They join tight end Trey McBride (concussion) and defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (knee) as out.

As for the Commanders, quarterback Sam Hartman, safety Darrick Forrest, running back Austin Ekeler, linebacker Dominique Hampton, offensive lineman Chris Paul, wide receiver Jamison Crowder and defensive lineman Clelin Ferrel are inactive.

GLENDALE — The Washington Commanders entered their Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals rolling offensively, having scored on their previous 14 drives dating back to Week 2.

Not only that, Washington hadn’t turned the ball over behind rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels through three games.

Against the Cardinals on Sunday, it looked like much of the same result from the Kliff Kingsbury-led offense following back-to-back scoring drives to give the Commanders an early 14-7 advantage.