Washington Commanders blitz rate, 2026
47.4%
2nd of 32 in the NFL
- 29.8%
- On 152 dropbacks faced through Week 5
How often do the Commanders blitz?
The Commanders have sent five or more pass rushers on 47.4% of the dropbacks they faced through Week 5, 2nd in the NFL.
Week by week
| Through | Blitz% | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 39.4% | 6th |
| Week 2 | 43.5% | 4th |
| Week 3 | 46.6% | 2nd |
| Week 4 | 47.4% | 2nd |
| Week 5 | 47.4% | 2nd |
Last season
Up from 26.6% in 2025, which ranked 17th of 32.
From the Commanders weekly
Fourth and one at the Washington forty-six, eight thirty-four left in the second quarter, Washington up six to nothing. Craig Reynolds went up the middle and got nothing, and the Colts took over at the Commanders' forty-six. By win probability — the model's read on each team's chance of winning at that moment — that snap cost Washington about six points, and Indianapolis went the forty-six yards in nine plays for the touchdown that put it ahead for good. The Colts beat the Commanders thirty to thirteen. Washington is one and three.
Read the Week 4 note →Which defenses blitz the most in 2026?
Minnesota Vikings (72.5%), Washington Commanders (47.4%), then Chicago Bears (40.5%) lead the league. All 32 teams on the Defensive Blitz Rate board.
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