Toohill 'Made Most of His Opportunities' vs. Falcons

The Washington Commanders defense hasn't been the same stout unit it was last season. Jack Del Rio's unit has been leaking like a sieve in perhaps one of the most surprising things throughout the first six weeks.

But for all the yards and touchdowns given up against the Atlanta Falcons, defensive end Casey Toohill made himself known.

And head coach Ron Rivera has taken notice of his efforts in Del Rio's defense on Sunday.

"Probably the one thing that, if you go back and look at the plays that Casey has made, first and foremost, they're all based off of him getting after the quarterback off of play action," Rivera said. "The two that I'm thinking of from yesterday, very disciplined player who's in the right spot. He works his technique. He's got a good little burst to him. He closes ground very quickly and he's got length. That's one of the things, he's stout."

Toohill has already surpassed his sack total from last year as his two sacks against the Falcons gave him three on the year and nearly has as many quarterback hits in six games as he did the whole season last year.