The Washington Commanders’ loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 was frustrating for a multitude of reasons, but one issue persists in every matchup.
Joe Whitt Jr.'s defense still cannot defend tight ends or the passing game at all when they need a stop.
Sunday was another example of the same recurring nightmare, and Kyle Pitts Sr. once again played the part of tormentor. Atlanta’s star tight end found space repeatedly. Washington had no consistent answer — because the answers on the roster aren’t equipped to solve the problem right now.
Let’s start with the group of linebackers, where the coverage issues begin.