WAS Defense
Week 8 • HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles • Team page
Washington Commanders Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | BYE | BYE WEEK • No game | |||||
| W6 | SF | 4.0 | 23 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 390 |
| W5 | NYG | 6.0 | 27 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 429 |
| W4 | IND | 5.0 | 30 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 271 |
| W3 | SEA | 11.0 | 31 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 437 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because the overall DEF formula matchup outweighs limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Key Drivers: Pass Rush
HOME vs Los Angeles Rams
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because the overall DEF formula matchup and strong opportunity outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush • Opportunity
AWAY @ New York Giants
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup
The matchup is neutral because sack opportunity, turnover opportunity and strong opportunity are largely offset by strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Opponent Turnovers • Pass Rush
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 8.2 pts | Pending | DEF #8 | HOME vs PHI |
| 2026 Week 6 | 0.6 pts | 4.0 pts | DEF #28 | AWAY @ SF |
| 2026 Week 5 | 8.9 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #14 | HOME vs NYG |
| 2026 Week 4 | 6.5 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #24 | HOME vs IND |
| 2026 Week 3 | 6.5 pts | 11.0 pts | DEF #28 | HOME vs SEA |
| 2026 Week 2 | 5.6 pts | -2.0 pts | DEF #30 | AWAY @ DAL |
| 2026 Week 1 | 5.2 pts | 3.0 pts | DEF #29 | AWAY @ PHI |