Commanders tight ends struggle for targets and production early in season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Through four weeks, the Washington Commanders have struggled to utilize their tight ends effectively., Chig Okonkwo, who was targeted only seven times after returning from injury, and Ben Sinnott, who has been targeted twice, have not made significant contributions. Head coach Dan Quinn highlighted the impact of a missing connection due to injuries but expressed optimism about improvements as Okonkwo and quarterback Marcus Mariota get back in sync. The Commanders seek their first tight end touchdown of the season in their upcoming game against the Giants.
- •Chig Okonkwo missed two games due to injury early in the season.
- •Okonkwo has only seven targets through four weeks.
- •Ben Sinnott has been targeted twice and others minimally.
- •Head coach Dan Quinn remains hopeful for improved sync with the quarterback.
- •The Commanders aim for their first tight end touchdown against the Giants.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders lacking in tight end production through four weeks
"The Commanders have gotten next to nothing from their tight ends through four weeks.
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