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Washington's offense plans significant use of screen passes in 2026

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Washington's offense plans significant use of screen passes in 2026
Summary

Washington Commanders' offense is expected to emphasize screen passes under coordinator David Blough in 2026. Past statistics indicate that such plays accounted for 20.1% of pass attempts in 2024 but dropped to 14.5% in 2025 due to injuries. Analysts suggest a rebound to around 17% is reasonable, mirroring trends seen under Ben Johnson's offenses previously. The success of the screen game will depend on player usage and offensive strategies throughout the upcoming season.

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  • •Washington expects about 17% of passes to be screens in 2026.
  • •Screen passes previously ranked fifth in NFL usage at 20.1%.
  • •Usage dropped to 14.5% in 2025 amid injuries and changes.
  • •Ben Johnson's offenses offer a comparable framework for expectations.
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Expect about 17% of Jayden Daniels’ passes to be screens, checkdowns & other throws behind the line of scrimmage

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