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Best and Worst Graded Commanders Defensive Players vs. Titans
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders had a bit of a free fall the past three games while losing three in a row, with two coming against divisional rivals. In Week 13 they were looking for a massive bounce back and they got just that in their 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans.

The Commanders' defense has been somewhat of the team's Achilles heel this season, but they were able to tame the Tennessee Titans' offense.

In fact, the Commanders' defense played admirably limiting the Titans to just 5/12 on third downs, holding them to under 300 yards of total offense (including under 40 yards rushing), sacking Will Levis twice, and forcing two fumbles that were recovered by Mykal Walker and Mike Sainristil.

Washington's defense cleared a hurdle in this matchup even though it was the Titans. However, this type of performance can go a long way in building confidence for the players on the Commanders' defense.

Here is how the Washington Commanders' defensive players graded out in their 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Highest Graded:

1. DT Carl Davis Jr.

PFF Grade: 75.2

2. LE Daron Payne

PFF Grade: 73.2

3. CB Michael Davis

PFF Grade: 72.1

4. LB Frankie Luvu

PFF Grade: 70.4

5. FS Quan Martin

PFF Grade: 69.2

Lowest Graded:

1. DE Jalyn Holmes

PFF Grade: 37.9

2. SS Jeremy Chinn

PFF Grade: 49.2

3. DT Jer'Zhan Newton

PFF Grade: 50.3

4. Javontae Jean-Baptiste

PFF Grade: 53.4

5. DE Dante Fowler Jr.

PFF Grade: 55.1

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This article first appeared on Washington Commanders on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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