Sonny Styles' No. 1 spot faces a real challenge in Commanders rookie power rankings
Styles Keeps the Lead
Styles stayed at No. 1 after Washington’s 23–17 loss to San Francisco, making 13 tackles and defensing a pass. He played 53 of the team’s 62 defensive snaps and has started all six games.
He leads Washington with 46 tackles and has also recorded a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and four passes defensed. His overall PFF grade fell from 71.6 to 68.9, ranking 24th among 74 qualifying linebackers. His coverage grade is 72.7, while his run-defense grade is 58.0; he has missed eight tackles.
Williams Could Move Up
Antonio Williams caught three passes for 50 yards against San Francisco, his best yardage since the season opener. All three receptions came on third down and accounted for Washington’s three successful conversions on those plays.
Stevens Delivers From Distance
Drew Stevens made his only field-goal attempt against San Francisco, a 51-yarder, extending his streak to seven straight makes. He is 10-for-12 on field goals this season and has made three from at least 50 yards.
Key points
- Styles leads Washington with 46 tackles through six games, but his PFF grades have slipped.
- Williams caught three third-down passes against San Francisco and is expected to see more targets.
- Stevens has made seven consecutive field goals and set two Washington rookie records.
- Gulbin remains out of the lineup, while Josephs’ pass-rush production has yet to emerge.