Commanders’ top offensive player grades for Week 12, per PFF
The Washington Commanders have a simple plan of offense with Taylor Heinicke at quarterback: Run the ball, dominate time of possession, involve Terry McLaurin and keep Heinicke out of third-and-long.
The strategy has worked over the past month. The Commanders have won six of their last seven games, including five wins with Heinicke under center. While Heinicke hasn’t put up big passing numbers, he’s been mostly good on third down, which has helped Washington dominate the time of possession battle.
In Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, the Commanders again leaned on their running game as Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for a career-high 105 yards as the Commanders outgained the Falcons 176-167 on the ground.
Heinicke completed 14 of 23 passes Sunday but did throw two touchdown passes in the win.
Which Washington offensive players shined the brightest?
Here are Pro Football Focus‘ top 10 ranked offensive players from Sunday’s win.
10. LG Andrew Norwell
Washington Commanders guard Andrew Norwell (68). Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 57.9
9. RB Antonio Gibson
Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) carries the ball as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 60.2
8. RT Sam Cosmi
Washington Commanders offensive tackle Sam Cosmi (76). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 61.2
7. LT Charles Leno
Charles Leno Jr. #72 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Grade: 66.6
6. WR Terry McLaurin
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) catches a pass as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans (54). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 70.2
5. WR Dyami Brown
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 70.7
4. RT Cornelius Lucas
Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) and quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrate. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 78.5
3. TE Cole Turner
Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) passes the ball to Commanders tight end Cole Turner (85). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 80.4
2. RB Brian Robinson Jr.
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 82.0
1. RB Jonathan Williams
Washington Commanders running back Jonathan Williams (41) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 84.0
