Through 10 weeks of a season that’s quickly spiraled into something far different than what the Washington Commanders envisioned, the few constants worth celebrating have come from the trenches.
Now, into early November, the roster sits at 3-7, burdened by familiar questions — about whether general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are the right duo to navigate the franchise forward. Still, amid the noise and mounting frustration, one player has stood tall both literally and figuratively: left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Acquired from the Houston Texans this offseason to stabilize the blindside for Jayden Daniels, Tunsil has been simply sensational.
Commanders' season is crumbling, but they struck gold with Laremy Tunsil
In nine starts, spanning 348 pass-blocking snaps, he’s allowed just one sack, one quarterback hit, and 14 total pressures. That type of efficiency is rare for any tackle, but for one adjusting to a new system, new cadence, and new expectations, it’s even more impressive.
Tunsil's dominance hasn’t just been statistical — it’s been stylistic. His footwork remains textbook, mirroring speed rushers with effortless balance, while his independent hand usage has been masterful. He’s controlled bull-rushers with a vice-like anchor and erased edge threats who’ve wrecked other offensive lines.
Want further proof? Just look at what Tunsil did against Aidan Hutchinson in Week 10, who entered the game with 19 pressures alone the last two weeks combined.
On the bright side for Washington, Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly Jr did a heck of a job against Aidan Hutchinson (26 pass pro snaps) off the edge:
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) November 10, 2025
• 2 pressures (Fewest since W6 in ‘23)
• 0 sacks
• 1 QB hit
Even when protection has broken down around him, Tunsil’s side of the formation has been a haven for Washington’s quarterbacks. This includes a tip of the cap to left guard Chris Paul, who has also been excellent.
That stability has mattered. While Daniels, who’s spent much of his sophomore campaign learning on the fly amid collapsing pockets and inconsistent separation on the outside, has benefited from knowing his blindside is locked down. And when Marcus Mariota stepped in, the drop-off in comfort level on the left edge was non-existent — because Tunsil’s play doesn’t fluctuate.
The value of a premier left tackle can’t be overstated, especially for a franchise still trying to define its identity on offense. It's a type of presence Washington lacked for years following the departure of Trent Williams. Tunsil has brought back that sense of comfort to win consistently in isolation.
In an offense that’s often sputtered, he’s been the embodiment of consistency — clean technique, minimal wasted motion, and a professional pride that sets a standard in a locker room searching for its voice.
Washington’s record makes it easy to overlook bright spots. But internally, there’s no overlooking the impact Tunsil has made.
He’s brought credibility to a position that has been a revolving door. Tunsil's presence alone is a building block — something tangible to work from when the roster is reevaluated this offseason.
Even as the Commanders' season unravels, Tunsil’s performance underscores one truth: Peters didn’t miss here.
They found a cornerstone — a genuine All-Pro-caliber protector in his prime — delivering everything they hoped for and more in a year when too little else has gone right.