Just before the Philadelphia Eagles scored their first touchdown against the Washington Commanders in Week 16, FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen identified one of the most glaring deficiencies this season.
The Commanders have given up almost 1,000 yards after missed tackles in 2025.
The play that prompted Olsen’s comment was a microcosm of the issue. It was 2nd-and-10 from Washington's 18-yard line. Despite being in the red zone and having a compressed field, cornerback Jonathan Jones was playing a full 10 yards off wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Therefore, Brown had no problem running a short slant and catching the quick throw from quarterback Jalen Hurts.