NFL power rankings: Which teams will have the best passing attack this season?
By Ryan Heckman
24. Washington Commanders
A year ago, somehow the Washington Commanders finished 21st in the NFL in passing. Now, the team has moved on from Carson Wentz and quarterback is somewhat of a mystery going into the summer months.
Second-year-pro Sam Howell is well-liked around the building and they’d love to give him his shot to prove he can be their guy. But, just in case, the team signed veteran Jacoby Brissett this offseason, who is a more than capable backup or fill-in starter.
The Commanders have a lot of talent around their quarterback, so if there’s a guy who emerges, he could see some success. Terry McLaurin is one of the more underrated wide receivers in the game today and just hasn’t had the quarterback talent to prove it. Jahan Dotson should take a step in his second year, and as a rookie, he provided some excellent tape.
In the backfield, there’s plenty of talent to help the quarterback as well between Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson.
Tight end is a little blurry, but behind the veteran Logan Thomas are a couple of guys Washington really likes in Cole Turner and John Bates. Again, if a quarterback emerges here, Washington could be a sneaky passing attack.