The Washington Commanders’ defense powers up this season, but lingering concerns in the secondary threaten to derail their momentum.
With Mike Sainristil struggling as an outside cover corner and the wait for Trey Amos’ return from IR, the defensive backfield faces tough tests against more lethal passing offenses like the Dallas Cowboys.
Odafe Oweh shakes off preseason doubts with a standout Commanders debut against the Eagles—racking up two tackles, a sack, and playing nearly every defensive snap. As Oweh’s high snap count contrasts with his previous situational role with the Chargers, his performance raises hopes that Washington’s $96 million gamble on his talent may pay off big.