The Washington Commanders were a top-10 defense in 2022 by every metric. Washington was No. 3 in total defense, No. 4 in pass defense, No. 11 in run defense and No. 7 in scoring defense. The Commanders also finished No. 9 in Football Outsiders’ total defensive DVOA.
Everyone knows about Washington’s defensive line. Defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne are going to the Pro Bowl. Defensive end Montez Sweat had an outstanding season, while fellow DE Chase Young returned down the stretch and played well.
