What base defense did the Washington Commanders employ in 2024, when they went all the way to the NFC Championship game? This is not a trick question. I watched every snap that season, and I’m not sure I could tell you.
To me, it looked like a 4-2-5 in most situations. But that could easily morph into a 3-3-5. It could also look like the more traditional 4-3-4 and 3-4-4 at times.
The Commanders used two linebackers — Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu — on almost every snap. They usually had three defensive linemen and a standard two-corner/two-safety secondary on the field.