The Washington Commanders are riding high on a three-game winning streak, fueled by their dynamic offense as they head into Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. While Washington’s offense has impressed, this matchup will test their mettle against a Browns defense that has been a bright spot for Cleveland’s 1-3 start.
Cleveland’s defense, while formidable, has battled key injuries, notably to star pass rusher Myles Garrett, who has played through foot and ankle injuries. Despite these setbacks, the Browns have allowed just 299 total yards per game, with only 157.8 yards coming through the air. On the ground, they’ve given up 123.3 rushing yards per contest, allowing opponents to score an average of 21.8 points per game. For Washington , this presents a challenge as they might be without starting running back Brian Robinson Jr., who has been nursing an injury but is trending toward playing.
As the Commanders prepare for this critical matchup, certain offensive players must elevate their performances. Tight end John Bates has struggled through the first four weeks, recording an overall offensive grade of 54.7 and a receiving grade of just 50.3 over 125 snaps. Additionally, wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has yet to find his rhythm, posting a receiving grade of 60.3 on 127 snaps, with a run-blocking grade of just 34.7.