Opposing squads have rushed for the 3rd-most TDs in the league (1.28 per game) vs. the Detroit Lions defense since the start of last season.The Detroit Lions defensive ends profile as the worst unit in football since the start of last season when it comes to defending the run.The Washington Commanders have gone up against a stacked the box on a measly 12.2% of their plays since the start of last season, 6th-least in the league. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Washington Commanders have elected to go for it on 4th down 24.1% of the time since the start of last season (4th-most in the NFL), which usually means more offensive volume, more TD potential, and higher offensive stats across the board.The Washington Commanders have used some form of misdirection on 57.2% of their play-calls since the start of last season (4th-most in football), which can make an offense more unpredictable and more effective.
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