Washington's offense plans significant use of screen passes in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — How effectively will Washington’s offense use screen passes in 2026? - The 5 O’Clock Club
"Expect about 17% of Jayden Daniels’ passes to be screens, checkdowns & other throws behind the line of scrimmage
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