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Washington Commanders Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Commanders allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

16.2
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
44
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Commanders

Players who have historically scored most against the Washington Commanders defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Sam Darnold
SEA
28.9
avg pts vs Commanders (2 games)
#2 Target
Dak Prescott
DAL
23
avg pts vs Commanders (2 games)
#3 Target
Jameis Winston
NYG
19.4
avg pts vs Commanders (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Washington Commanders (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Tanner McKee
PHI
8
S2026 Wk6 Brock Purdy
SF
17.4
S2026 Wk5 Jameis Winston
NYG
25.7
S2026 Wk4 Daniel Jones
IND
8.9
S2026 Wk3 Sam Darnold
SEA
29.7
S2026 Wk1 Jalen Hurts
PHI
24.7
S2025 Wk18 Tanner McKee
PHI
12.9
S2025 Wk17 Dak Prescott
DAL
22.7
S2025 Wk16 Jalen Hurts
PHI
19.4
S2025 Wk15 Jaxson Dart
NYG
23.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Washington Commanders defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Washington Commanders allow an average of 16.2 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (44 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Washington Commanders?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Washington Commanders: Sam Darnold (28.9 avg pts in 2 games), Dak Prescott (23 avg pts in 2 games), Jameis Winston (19.4 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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