"Johnson can exploit a linebacker corps still suspect in space. Specifically, when running backwards to track the ball in the air. Bobby Wagner remains a cerebral signal-caller and inspirational on-field general, but he's also 35 years old and understandably playing more on his wits than athleticism. Frankie Luvu's an able partner, but this double act is more valuable to the Commanders playing downhill and bringing the thump out of blitz packages."
"What's significant about this play is the area Johnson attacked. He got vertical on a seam route, a go pattern run from an inside alignment. Johnson sped past Wagner, who was spot-dropping in zone, before the tight end split deep safeties Jeremy Chinn and Quan Martin. The Giants targeted the spots between the underneath and deep areas of Washington's zone coverage with great success. That should continue."
Tight end Theo Johnson represents a major matchup problem for Washington's defense entering Week 1. Johnson flashed against the Commanders last season and can exploit linebackers who struggle tracking receivers in space and on backpedals. Veteran Bobby Wagner provides leadership but is showing age-related athletic limitations, while Frankie Luvu fits better on downhill assignments and blitz support. Johnson's seam speed and ability to occupy the void between underneath and deep zone coverage produced a 35-yard touchdown last season and indicates a repeatable coverage weakness the Commanders must address.
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