Best and Worst Graded Commanders Defensive Players vs. Titans

The best and worst-graded Washington Commanders offensive players in their win over the Tennessee 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.

Dec 12, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Carl Davis Jr. (98) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 75.2

2. LE Daron Payne

Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after a fumble recovery during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 73.2

3. CB Michael Davis

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Michael Davis (24) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 72.1

4. LB Frankie Luvu

Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) passes the ball while being hit by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 70.4

5. FS Quan Martin

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 69.2

Lowest Graded:

1. DE Jalyn Holmes

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jalyn Holmes (96) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 37.9

2. SS Jeremy Chinn

Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo (85) attempts to catch a pass in the end zone as Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) defends during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 49.2

3. DT Jer'Zhan Newton

Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (95) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter ab at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 50.3

4. Javontae Jean-Baptiste

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (90) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 53.4

5. DE Dante Fowler Jr.

Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) avoids the sack attempt of Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) and Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 55.1

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