The Washington Commanders had high hopes for their offense in 2022. After acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts last offseason, the Commanders selected wide receiver Jahan Dotson and running back Brian Robinson Jr. in the 2022 NFL draft.
On paper, there was a lot to like. Of course, the Commanders were taking a big gamble in hoping Wentz would resemble the quarterback he was five years ago.
While Wentz and the offense started fast, it didn’t last long. The entire offense was exposed in a Week 3 loss to the Eagles, with Wentz taking nine sacks. Wentz struggled over the next few weeks until he was injured in a Week 6 win over the Chicago Bears.
Enter Taylor Heinicke.
While Heinicke didn’t put up big numbers, he ran the offense much more efficiently and put the ball in Terry McLaurin’s hands. Offensive coordinator Scott Turner leaned on the running game, specifically the rookie Robinson and the Commanders were in playoff contention until going 0-3-1 in Weeks 13-17.
Wentz received one more shot, and he was terrible. Rookie quarterback Sam Howell started the final game, showing promise in a blowout win over the Cowboys.
The Commanders fired Turner after the season and are now looking for an offensive coordinator.
Who graded out as Washington’s top offensive player in 2022? We review Pro Football Focus’ top 10 graded Commanders from last season. For a player to qualify, he had to play in at least seven games.
10. RB Jonathan Williams
Grade: 62.0
Games played: 8
9. WR Dyami Brown
Grade: 65.8
Games played: 15
8. RT Cornelius Lucas
Grade: 67.7
Games played: 15
6: WR Curtis Samuel [tie]
Grade: 70.5
Games played: 17
6. WR Jahan Dotson [tie]
Grade: 70.5
Games played: 70.7
4. RT/RG Sam Cosmi [tie]
Grade: 71.6
Games played: 11
4. LT Charles Leno Jr. [tie]
Grade: 71.6
Games played: 17
3. RB Antonio Gibson
Grade: 76.3
Games played: 15
2. WR Terry McLaurin
Grade: 79.9
Games played: 17
1. RB Brian Robinson Jr.
Grade: 82.5
Games played: 12
