The Washington Commanders will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs on Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium. Thanks to a fantastic offensive game and a strong defense, the Commanders tied the game 23-20 with a last-second field goal from Zane Gonzalez.
The Commanders face a tough test in the next round, traveling north to take on the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Stopping players like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs is not the same as stopping Bucky Irving, and if the Commanders aren't careful, the Lions will run away with the game. Literally and figuratively.
But let's not be hasty; There's still a lot to analyze after last night's win over the Bucs. First, let's take a look at the best and worst performances from the first playoff game of 2024, as ranked by Professional football focus.
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- WR Terry McLaurin (88.9)
- WR Dyami Brown (80.2)
- QB Jayden Daniels (76.7)
- RB Austin Ekeler (71.7)
- QB Marcus Mariota (66.5)
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- LT Brandon Coleman (35.2)
- TE John Bates (39.5)
- C Tyler Biadasz (47.3)
- WR Jamison Crowder (52.8)
- RG Sam Cosmi (54.5)
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- LB Bobby Wagner (76.7)
- S Jeremy Chinn (74.9)
- LB Frankie Luvu (73.4)
- S Quan Martin (70.4)
- CB Noah Igbinoghene (64.2)
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- CB Marshon Lattimore (26.5)
- DE Dorance Armstrong (36.7)
- DE Javontae Jean-Baptise (39.7)
- DE Clelin Ferrell (40.2)
- DT Jonathan Allen (42.5)
- LG Nick Allegretti (64.8)
- WR Olamide Zaccheaus (64.3)
- RB Brian Robinson Jr. (61.7)
- RT Andrew Wylie (61.7)
- WR Chris Moore (60.5)
- DT Sheldon Day (64.1)
- DE Jalyn Holmes (64.0)
- LB Jordan Magee (61.0)
- DT Jer'Zhan Newton (58.8)
- CB Mike Sainristil (58.0)
