Through the first month of the 2023 season, we had no idea what the Washington Commanders’ offense would look like with new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, because second-year quarterback Sam Howell, in his first season as a full-time starter, couldn’t stay off the ground.
In Weeks 1-5, per Pro Football Focus, Howell was pressured on 38.1% of his dropbacks, and he took a league-high 29 sacks in five games. He threw two touchdowns and four interceptions under pressure.
