Commanders 2024 midseason superlatives
Coolest Stat
The Washington Commanders are having 61 percent of their drives end in points, which is the highest in the league since 2000. The teams that are 2-4 on the list either made it to their division championship game or the Super Bowl.
Ain't that something?
the Commanders offense:
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 5, 2024
49% of drives reach the red zone
#1 in NFL since at least 2000
61% of drives score points
#1 in NFL since at least 2000
and guess what?
over 50% of teams in the top-10 in % of drives to reach the red zone thru week 9 MADE THE SUPER BOWL that year
👀 pic.twitter.com/CwCuTzKz0B
Best Offseason Acquisition
You know it was a good offseason when there are several options to choose from. Have to give it up to Bobby Wagner, who has come in and become the heart and soul of this defense.
After making the Pro Bowl last year, Bobby Wagner is showing no signs of slowing down in his age-34 season. He leads the defense in tackles, is second in tackles for loss, and has one of the team’s seven forced fumbles.
Worst Offseason Acquisition
Michael Davis was a rare miss for Adam Peters. Signed on a one-year deal to provide competition, the veteran cornerback has barely seen the field.
Davis quickly fell out of the lineup after missing three tackles and allowing 51 yards after the catch in Week 2. Overall this season, he has played on only six percent of the defensive snaps. His cap hit is only $3.54 million, so it's not too big of a hit to the team regardless.
Problem Solver Award
One of the biggest issues that plagued the Commanders was at kicker. After signing and releasing Brandon McManus in the offseason, Washington brought in Ramiz Ahmed and Riley Patterson.
When neither of them impressed, the team ended up trading for Cade York. He was the Week 1 starter but missed both of his field goals and sent a kickoff out of bounds. Not the start the team was looking for.
He was subsequently cut and the cycle continued. Austin Seibert was signed before Week 2 and played hero just days later. He set the franchise record for seven field goals in a game, including the game-winner, before being carried out “Rudy-style”.
One week ago, Austin Seibert was watching NFL games on TV.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 15, 2024
Today, he kicks SEVEN field goals, including the game-winner, before getting carried off the field by his new #Commanders teammates. Football! pic.twitter.com/6Xyid6e7Xe
Seibert leads the NFL with 25 made field goals, although he is 1-for-3 from beyond 50 yards. He has also been perfect on his extra points and has turned what was once an Achilles heel into a strength.