"He held his own, and Quinn was quick to acknowledge it. Dan Quinn said in the Denver game Mike Sainristil and Josh Conerly "elevated up....that's what I wanted to see." Quinn said he felt that was "our best group game but still with a loss. [So] it's hard to say it was the best game."- John Keim (@john_keim) December 3, 2025"
" Overall, Sainristil's play has taken a significant step forward since he was moved from the slot to the outside, just as it did last season. He was forced to the boundary after season-ending injuries to Marshon Lattimore and Trey Amos, but it's obvious now that he should stay there moving forward. Still, he has some work to do to affirm himself as the long-term cornerstone he looked to be after last season. Despite racking up three interceptions, Sainristil had been trending in the wrong direction this year. The way he performs in Washington's final five games of the campaign will be crucial to determining his stock entering Year 3."
Mike Sainristil has shown improvement after moving from the slot to the outside, producing a stronger Week 13 performance. The Commanders' defense has seen signs of life under Dan Quinn, and Sainristil avoided the coverage lapses that had made him a target earlier in the season. Quinn praised Sainristil and Josh Conerly for elevating their play during the Denver game. The boundary move followed season-ending injuries to Marshon Lattimore and Trey Amos, and the position change mirrors last season's success. Sainristil still must solidify his role over the final five games to protect his Year 3 stock.
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