Power ranking the top 10 Commanders players in 2024 entering Week 3
By Dean Jones
9. Austin Seibert - Commanders K
Austin Seibert has only been on the Washington Commanders for one game. The kicker became the latest in a long line to fill the starting void after Cade York was cut loose before Adam Peters had to hand over a seventh-round pick to the Cleveland Browns. It was an opportunity he capitalized on in no uncertain terms.
Seibert came into the Commanders on the back of an encouraging preseason for the New York Jets. Fans weren't holding out much hope after the revolving door of misfortune following Brandon McManus' release. What followed was a debut for the ages.
The Commanders had difficulty converting red-zone opportunities into touchdowns. Seibert was on hand to nail a franchise-record seven field goals, including a walk-off winner after Jayden Daniels led his team downfield. The life of a kicker is precarious, but Washington might have something here.
8. Benjamin St-Juste - Commanders CB
The Commanders have some concerns about their cornerback unit. Emmanuel Forbes Jr.'s woeful first outing was swiftly followed by thumb surgery. Rookie second-rounder Mike Sainristil is going through some early complications, which is all part of the adjustment process. Michael Davis was abysmal in Week 2 against the New York Giants to make it abundantly clear why he wasn't involved in the defensive rotation to start the season.
Benjamin St-Juste has done much better. He couldn't find an answer for Mike Evans in Week 1, but very few do. He was far more accomplished overall versus the Giants. That said, he needs help to flourish further.
The former third-round pick has some stiff upcoming challenges ahead. St-Juste will be tasked with locking down Ja'Marr Chase, Marvin Harrison Jr., Amari Cooper, and Zay Flowers over the next month. This will be an important stage of his assessments before general manager Adam Peters decides whether or not to offer him a new contract.
7. Tyler Biadasz - Commanders C
Tyler Biadasz might have been on the opposite side of the field to Dan Quinn during their time together on the Dallas Cowboys, but the gifted center left his mark on the former defensive coordinator. When he got the top job in Washington, it came as no surprise to see the Wisconsin product become a high-priority target in free agency.
The Commanders got almost nothing from their center spot last season. Biadasz already looks like the biggest upgrade imaginable - someone who can solve one of the team's long-running riddles and become a franchise cornerstone piece for years to come.
The fact that Biadasz held his own against All-Pro nose tackle Dexter Lawrence II versus the New York Giants is all the proof fans should need. After a long time searching since Chase Roullier's injury struggles and subsequent release, the Commanders finally have an accomplished anchor for their much-improved protection.