"Washington Commanders fans now have a good idea of what Marshon Lattimore is. One week, you're going to get an accomplished performance that reminds people why he was considered one of the league's most prolific shutdown cornerbacks once upon a time. Next, it will be a largely forgettable outing that leaves more questions than answers. There is a sufficiently large sample size to suggest that this won't change."
"This becomes more glaring when Lattimore is faced with some of the younger, more explosive receivers around the league. That proved true once again in Week 4, with Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London giving the veteran all sorts of problems with his unique blend of size, speed, and effective route running. Lattimore looked a yard off the pace whenever he went up against London."
"This is the rollercoaster typically associated with Lattimore at the moment. He's gone from ultra-dependable to a feast or famine defensive back. Riding the rough with the smooth is key, but the Commanders need him to step up more consistently than he's managed to start the season. It's something to monitor. Nobody in the building seems overly concerned, but there is no doubt that Adam Peters will be keeping a close eye on developments."
Marshon Lattimore has shown pronounced week-to-week inconsistency for the Washington Commanders, producing both accomplished shutdown performances and largely forgettable outings. A hamstring injury delayed his immediate impact after the trade to the franchise before the 2024 deadline. The inconsistencies have re-emerged through the opening month, especially against younger, more explosive receivers. In Week 4, Drake London exploited Lattimore's spacing and pace, beating him on a double-move that resulted in a significant gain after a sensational throw by Michael Penix Jr. Lattimore has penalty issues and remains a rollercoaster presence, while general manager Adam Peters watches closely.
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