Kingsbury downplayed his return to Arizona last week, noting he had “nothing but positive memories” despite how things turned out. A few Commanders players also had ties to the area: tight end Zach Ertz, who played for the Cards from 2021 to 2023, or Daniels who started his college career at Arizona State. Ertz noted that they all had to keep their emotions in check.

“If we were to give this game more importance than it should, or any other game for that matter, we would be doing a disservice to our teammates,” Ertz said, via the Washington Post.

Kingsbury’s attack has an unprecedented role.

Through four weeks, Washington has generated 23 scoring plays on just 19 incomplete passes and four punts. The 1973 Rams are the only other team in the Super Bowl era with more scoring drives (21) than incomplete passes (14) in their first four games of a season, according to NFL Research.

Daniels was sensational from the start, completing 82.1 percent of his passes, the most ever in the first four games of a season for any team (all QBs, not just rookies). Credit Kingsbury for helping put the rookie signal caller in positive situations and making sure the QB has an answer on every play.

The Commanders lead the NFC East after four games.

“It’s fun times right now, the way we came out together and played as one,” receiver Terry McLaurin said. “If you do that and take advantage of opportunities, you’ll get opportunities to win big games like this. We’re excited to celebrate on the way back, but get ready to come home (to face) a good Browns -team.”