The Washington Commanders have a very good defense...make no doubt about that!
In 2022 Washington has the third best defense in yards allowed per game at 304. They were seventh in points allowed at 20.7. What’s even more remarkable when you look at these two rankings is that Del Rio’s unit was tied for fifth worst in turnovers (18).
Just imagine how good this defense would have been if they had taken the ball away with more frequency.
The 49ers and Eagles, who ranked number one and two respectively in fewest yards allowed per game last year, were both top five in the NFL in takeaways - with the 49ers (30) tied for second and the Eagles (27) tied for third.