3 changes Commanders' coaching staff must consider in Week 6 at the Ravens
The Washington Commanders have come out of the gate unlike anyone predicted. Jayden Daniels has been the primary reason, along with the resurgent defense that is beginning to mesh. Part of that has been a transfer of the leadership guard from Jonathan Allen to Frankie Luvu. Having both doesn't hurt.
The Baltimore Ravens are the best Washington has faced thus far. They boast one of the two best offenses in the league, the other being the Commanders. They also have a two-time NFL MVP quarterback, as well as the best running back in the entire league. This game is going to serve as a measuring stick to see how Dan Quinn's men stack up against the elite.
If the Commanders are going to get out of Baltimore with a victory, they must make some changes. They are going to have to get more out of some players, some areas, and position groups, than they have thus far.
Here are three changes Quinn and his staff must consider in Week 6 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Changes the Commanders' coaching staff must consider in Week 6 at Ravens
Commanders must get tight ends more involved
The Commanders brought in Zach Ertz this offseason. They also drafted Ben Sinnott in the second round. Some expected the rookie to come in and begin contributing right away as a pass-catcher. That hasn't happened.
Washington's tight ends have contributed 19 receptions through five weeks for 174 receiving yards. It should be noted that the Commanders are a run-first team, and the unit has been blocking exceptionally well.
The Ravens are going to bring things that Jayden Daniels hasn't seen before, Washington needs to depend on Ertz, John Bates, and Sinnott more in pursuit of keeping the chains moving methodically.
If these guys can enter the picture as pass-catchers, it would give them greater odds to win this week. It would also go a long way toward potentially winning the division.