THE BLITZ projects the Washington Commanders offense to be the 9th-fastest paced team in the NFL (adjusted for context) at the moment, averaging 26.30 seconds per snap.Opposing teams have rushed for the 2nd-most yards in the league (144 per game) vs. the Detroit Lions defense since the start of last season.The Detroit Lions defensive ends project as the worst unit in the NFL since the start of last season in regard to defending the run.The Washington Commanders have been faced with a stacked the box on a measly 12.2% of their plays since the start of last season, 6th-least in the league. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost 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.
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