"Marshon Lattimore has been one of the biggest scapegoats behind the Washington Commanders' failure to meet raised expectations through eight weeks of the season. The veteran cornerback is held to a higher standard, and the four-time Pro Bowler's inconsistent play has inevitably drawn the ire of fans. Lattimore is getting exposed too often in coverage. He's been burned on explosive plays too easily, and his poor technique has led to countless defensive pass interference penalties in critical moments."
""I really thought he played one of his best games. He was connected with these guys outside. We talked about it before the game; these guys can absolutely fly from the receiver standpoint. He stayed down. He played guarded when he had to - getting his head around from the inside. I thought it was one of his strongest games.""
"Lattimore was targeted just once, which he turned into a pick. Patrick Mahomes didn't look his way again, which speaks volumes. He looked like the shutdown presence Washington envisioned when they brought him into the ranks. His 89.0 grade from Pro Football Focus was the highest on the defensive side and second overall behind Terry McLaurin in Week 8. More importantly, this was the new standard that he's set for himself moving"
Marshon Lattimore struggled early in the season with inconsistent coverage, frequent defensive pass interference penalties, and being beaten on explosive plays, which increased scrutiny and raised questions about his future beyond 2025. He responded against the Kansas City Chiefs with an interception, allowing only one target and drawing no further looks from Patrick Mahomes. Dan Quinn called it one of his best games since joining the team. Pro Football Focus graded him 89.0, the highest on defense and second overall in Week 8, suggesting a higher standard while underscoring the need for sustained consistency.
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