Power ranking the top 10 Commanders players in 2024 entering Week 3
By Dean Jones
It's been an up-and-down start to the 2024 campaign for the Washington Commanders. Nobody expected this to be a fully functioning football operation after so many changes throughout the offseason. That won't concern head coach Dan Quinn, who's looking for his team to show growth week to week and capitalize on winning opportunities when they arise.
The Commanders are 1-1 through two weeks, which is pretty much what everyone expected. Their loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was an indicator of how much hard work is ahead before this team can realistically challenge in the postseason. They left it late against the New York Giants, but the fact Jayden Daniels came through in the clutch was pleasing.
Just how things are going to look this time next month is anyone's guess. The Commanders are about to embark on arguably their most testing run of games this season. If they can stay competitive versus playoff hopefuls and perhaps pick up a win or two along the way, that's the best-case scenario for a rebuilding squad.
With that being said, we took a look at how things have unfolded so far and power ranked the 10 best Commanders players in 2024 entering Week 3 at the Cincinnati Bengals.
Power ranking the top 10 Commanders players in 2024 entering Week 3
10. Frankie Luvu - Commanders LB
Fans could barely contain their excitement regarding Frankie Luvu's arrival this offseason. The dynamic linebacker turned down a contract extension from the Carolina Panthers to link up with Dan Quinn. His tone-setting presence over the last two years is something the Washington Commanders haven't had at the defensive second level for some time. It wasn't perfect in Week 1, but last time around was highly pleasing.
Luvu looked a lot more at home within Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr.'s defensive schematics against the New York Giants. He was explosive to the contact point and made his tackles count. There's still some growing to do, but the former undrafted free agent out of Washington State is only going to get better with additional familiarity.
Whitt expects Luvu to evolve into the beating heart of Washington''s defense in no time. Based on his Week 2 effort, it won't be much longer before this scenario comes to fruition.