Marshon Lattimore’s debut with the Washington Commanders could not have gone any better. After missing his first four games since last month’s trade with a hamstring injury, Lattimore played all but two of Washington’s defensive snaps.
So, how did Lattimore do in his Washington debut?
Lattimore was not targeted once, meaning he did not allow a reception against the Saints in his debut. Sure, he was playing his former team against a pair of struggling young quarterbacks, but New Orleans knew better than anyone not to give Lattimore a chance to make them pay.
How did Lattimore feel about his performance?
“I didn’t really get too much action, but just to be out there was a great feeling,” Lattimore said, per Sam Fortier of The Washington Post.
When Lattimore left the field after chatting with his former teammates, Commanders general manager Adam Peters eagerly awaited Lattimore, picking him up and hugging him before they entered the locker room.
Here’s the video, courtesy of All-Pro Reels.
Marshon Lattimore in his Washington Commanders debut against his former team:
🔒 35 coverage snaps
🔒 0 targets
🔒 0 completions
🔒 0 ydsGeneral Manager Adam Peters traded for Lattimore at the NFL trade deadline on November 5th in a deal that sent third-, fourth-, and… pic.twitter.com/waDlbx7cqR
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The Commanders were patient with Lattimore, easing him back into the lineup for the most important stretch of the season. On Sunday, Washington hosts division-leading Philadelphia, where Lattimore will likely draw the assignment of covering wide receiver A.J. Brown.
A position that began the season as a weakness looks much different now with Lattimore’s arrival alongside rookie Mike Sainristi.
When Peters traded for Lattimore, he was looking for a player who could shut down one side of the field. Lattimore erased one side on Sunday.
