"The worst-case scenario has played out thus far for both players. Sainristil is off to a rough start, though he did come up with Washington's first takeaway of the year with a Week 4 interception. Lattimore looks like a shell of his four-time Pro Bowl self. He has been targeted in pass coverage and consistently struggled to keep up with faster receivers. Penalties have also been an issue for the Ohio State product."
"The Washington Commanders entered the 2025 season with high hopes and a revamped roster. They made perceived upgrades at several key positions and were riding high after making the NFC Championship game. One of those positions was cornerback. Marshon Lattimore, Trey Amos, and Mike Sainristil looked to form one of the league's stronger defensive backfields, with Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene providing quality depth."
Washington entered 2025 with high expectations and roster upgrades after reaching the NFC Championship. The cornerback group was expected to be a strength with Marshon Lattimore, Trey Amos, Mike Sainristil, Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene. Instead the unit has been a glaring weakness through a 2-2 start. Sainristil has struggled early despite a Week 4 interception. Lattimore has looked like a shadow of his four-time Pro Bowl form, getting targeted, failing to keep pace with faster receivers, and drawing penalties. Jones landed on injured reserve with a hamstring after Week 2. A second-round rookie has been the most consistent corner so far.
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