The Washington Commanders’ season-opening matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles ended in disappointment, with the team falling 24-22 after a failed two-point conversion attempt in the final moments. According to Pro Football Focus performance grades, the contest revealed both standout and struggling performers across all three phases of play.
On offense, wide receiver Antonio Williams emerged as the team’s most impressive player with a grade of 91.0, while quarterback Jayden Daniels posted a more modest 74.9 despite leading two fourth-quarter touchdown drives. The offensive line struggled significantly, with center Nick Allegretti receiving the lowest grade at 44.8. Wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown also underperformed, posting grades of 49.2 and 48.2 respectively, failing to make the impact expected in the season opener.
Defensively, the front seven provided some bright spots, with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw leading the unit at 78.9 and cornerback Amik Robertson grading at 76.5. However, the secondary proved problematic overall, with cornerback Mike Sainristil receiving an alarming 29.9 grade—the lowest among all defenders. Safeties also struggled considerably, with starter Quan Martin posting a 36.3 grade in a concerning trend for Washington’s coverage schemes.
The performance grades suggest the Commanders need significant improvement heading into their demanding schedule, which features division opponents in the coming weeks.
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