Dan Quinn Wednesday named his captains for Thursday night’s Commanders game in Philadelphia.
The game is big, as the Eagles (7-2) host the Commanders (7-3) from Lincoln Financial Field.
As has been Quinn’s custom this season, he named three captains, one each for offense, defense, and special teams.
Talking with the press, Quinn announced the Week 11 captains would be TE Zach Ertz and CB Mike Sainristil, and on special teams, it will be RB Jeremy McNichols, whom Quinn has been heard to call “J-Mack.”
“And all these guys, man, they bring a lot to our team in lots of different ways and standards and competing. And so we’re all pumped to see these guys get this up.”
Ertz is the second-leading receiver for the Commanders this season, with 37 receptions for 381 yards and one receiving touchdown. More importantly, Ertz has 19 receptions, which have converted 19 first downs.
McNichols has filled in nicely for Brian Robinson when Robinson has been ailing with knee and hamstring issues. McNichols has four rushing touchdowns and 190 yards on 38 carries for a 5.0 yards per carry average.
look at the rookie from Michigan Mike Sainristil No 0 blow up this play pic.twitter.com/ulzg8olk9O
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 10, 2024
Sainristil has shown flexibility and adaptability when playing both slot and outside corner. The rookie from NCAA champion Michigan recorded the first Commanders’ interception of 2024 against the Ravens.