With a record of three wins and one loss, he won the Rookie of the Month for November 2027. He beat the Titans, the Giants, and primarily the Eagles. We can say that he did what was necessary, and his title is more than deserved.
Three other rookie quarterbacks have played more than four games this season. Apart from Shoya, all three were starters from the start of the season. Jason Solker of the New York Jets, Mikey Mitchell of the Detroit Lions, and Ayinde Moses of the Las Vegas Raiders, who is tonight's opponent.
The Raiders alternated between good and bad; like the Commanders, their AFC West division is one of the toughest in the league. But they do what they can; right now, both teams have the same record.
Of the four, Shoya is the only one with a positive record as a starter, but that doesn't mean the rest is terrible. The four profiles differ, and Ayinde Moses is clearly identified as a dual threat.
He's going to get a lot out of his pocket, as evidenced by his five TD rushing, but he has some problems with accuracy in passing. To say that he's a clone of Lamar Jackson is not inaccurate.
So "Ayinde vs Barthelemy" who will win in this rookie duel? Both teams have arguments but it's worth facing.
"Welcome to Fox TV. We're looking at Week 16 of the NFL regular season. The Las Vegas Raiders travel to Washington to take on the Commanders. My partner Richard Terry and I will provide you with an explanation of the game. »
"The biggest attraction of this game is the rookie quarterback duel between Ayinde and Barthelemy. What do you think, Richard? »
"Barthelemy definitely showed a good feeling against the Giants. With six touchdowns since starting four games ago, he shows he was the best choice for the Commanders. The commentator was fluid in his explanations. "Ayinde has struggled for the last few games. After his incredible start to the season, we lost the player from the beginning, and this game will be a good test against the Commanders. »
"I agree, but on the other hand, it's also a big test. Both teams don't stand a chance for the playoffs, but despite the performances of the previous games, it doesn't change that Jarrod Johnson's job is on borrowed time. »
"Oh! This time, the pass is incomplete. Well defended by McKinstry, the star cornerback of the Las Vegas Raiders. Kool-Aid McKinstry and Maxx Crosby, those two names are enough to define the Raiders' defense.
Both are among the best at their respective positions. Both teams have good defense, but the Raiders have been plagued by injuries this season. Otherwise, we think the Raiders would be fighting for a wild card. The Chiefs and Chargers are too far away from them. »
"Maxx Crosby already has a QB hit on the game's first play, and the tackle is totally overwhelmed." He doesn't attack directly from Niklas Oberg's side, but the duel will inevitably take place at some point.
Oberg is easily the league's top-3 offensive tackle, and breaking through that Wisconsin wall is no easy task. He has only allowed one sack this season, which proves his level.
"The Raiders' blitz suppressed the Commanders' line, and they are forced to return the ball."
While Ayinde's start to the match was much more fluid.
"The 19-yard pass to Smith!" "Ayinde for Smith again, who gains 15 yards and comes into the Commanders' 20 yards!" "Field goal, the Raiders score the game's first points from kicker Daniel Carlson."
It's also an elite kicker duel between Carlson and O'Galvin, so the final decision may go to one of the two, which is good news for either team.
In the NFL, the offensive squad has offensive power. Still, the defensive team has offensive power by tying the ball, making interceptions, and causing mistakes or variables that cause the opposing offense to lose yards.
When Shoya returned to the court, the Raiders' defense showed off their "offensive power," and Maxx Crosby took care of it.
The Commanders had started from their own 16-yard line, and after three passes from Shoya to get the first down...
"D'Onta Foreman carries the ball... FUMBLE: FUMBLE! THE RAIDERS GET THE BALL BACK! Seeing the act of the one who celebrates arrogantly, commentators understood that he provoked it.
"The inevitable Maxx Crosby has put the Raiders' offense in excellent shape. The Raiders come from the opponent's 19 yards, will they capitalize on the fumble and punish with the touchdown? »
When the Raiders' offense got the ball back, five minutes and two seconds were left in the first quarter. Ayinde Moses is in an excellent position. They are already within the field goal range, but how can we be satisfied when they are so close to the opponent's endzone?
Moses still has some reading issues, so they mostly play in pistol formation to allow him to see the defense lineups, unlike Shoya, who is decent in this area but has not played ten games and seems better.
To start, he threw an 8-yard pass to tight end Zylestra. He has shaken off the pressure of the Commanders' defense with agility and manages to throw the ball.
In the 2nd & 2nd, a 3-yard run was enough to win the first down, and the Raiders were under Washington's 10-yard line. The situation is critical!
Ren Higgins is lined up in the slot on the right. He doesn't hesitate and sprints towards the middle, following the route indicated by Moses. He sees Moses start to come out of his pocket and head to the other side, but he decides to stay in the same place in the middle of the endzone.
Linebackers know Moses is a mobile quarterback and want to stop him from running, but Moses isn't dumb. He watched and saw Higgins alone and sent a laser pass, too fast for the Commanders to react.
"TOUCHDOWN RAIDERS!"
"In the rookie battle, Moses got the better of Barthelemy, and the Raiders now lead 10:0. Seeing how the Commanders react to the hammer blow. »
"The Raiders punished the Commanders with D'Onta Foreman's fumble. The pressure is on Barthelemy's side now; we are waiting to see how he reacts in a critical situation. »
The Raiders proved that every detail counts and made the Commanders pay the price for mistakes. No one will be embarrassed to trample on the opponent, no matter who is in front of them. The NFL is not a charitable organization. Gifts are not allowed. In any case, no one refuses them, but no one wants to give them to opponents.