Commanders receive a huge boost many people saw coming heading into their matchup against the Falcons
The Washington Commanders are still alive and fighting for a playoff spot, with Sunday night's meeting with the Atlanta Falcons proving to be a pivotal matchup for both teams in their wild card hunt. For the Commanders, they're set to get a massive boost with the return of Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jonathan Allen. The […]
The Washington Commanders are still alive and fighting for a playoff spot, with Sunday night's meeting with the Atlanta Falcons proving to be a pivotal matchup for both teams in their wild card hunt. For the Commanders, they're set to get a massive boost with the return of Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jonathan Allen.
The original thought was that Allen would be lost for the season, but when doctors discovered during surgery that his pectoral muscle was only partially torn, the opportunity for him to make it back this season became possible.
Allen has clearly done enough in rehab and in practice to return to action. When the team opened his 21-day practice window, this was the date that most circled for his potential return.
Allen brings force to be reckoned with to the interior of a Washington defensive line that could use some reinforcement, especially in the run game. The Washington defense this season is allowing the fourth-most rushing yards per game, and the third-most yards per rushing attempt.
Lining up across from a Falcons offense that features second-year star running back Bijan Robinson, they'll need all the help they can get.
It remains to be seen in what capacity Allen will return to the field, but his presence is a huge one. Allen is physical, athletic, and capable of blowing up the interior of opposing offensive play designs. Robinson has at least 92 rushing yards in each of his last four games. With playoffs on the line, Allen will be crucial in slowing down the Falcons offense.
Commanders’ chances of winning NFC East get a whole lot better thanks to latest Eagles injury update
The Washington Commanders kept the race for the NFC East crown alive with last week's thrilling win over the Philadelphia Eagles and the road is quite clear when it comes to taking home the franchise's first division title since 2020. It's simple: The Commanders need to win out and the Eagles need to lose out. […]
