One of the few benefits of having a dominant defensive line is that the offense can try and get adjusted to the skill level in training camp, and be ready for whatever they’re going to face once the regular season comes.
That doesn’t seem to be the case in Washington. Through two games this year, QB Dwayne Haskins has been sacked a total of seven times, which is tied for the second-most in the NFL. According to Pro Football Focus, Washington’s offensive line is allowing pressure on over 35 percent of dropbacks, which is the third-worst rate in the entire league.
The Washington OL has allowed a pressure on 35.1% of dropbacks, the 3rd most in the NFL pic.twitter.com/o7xDa95nSQ
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) September 21, 2020
The offensive line took a major blow on Sunday too, with right guard Brandon Scherff going down with a knee injury that will hold him out of action for the next few weeks. Wes Schweitzer stepped into that position and played well, but the weakest unit on the team took another hit, and it’s going to be a big focus for this team going forward.
