Marshon Lattimore's absence turns up the heat on struggling Commanders CB

Lattimore's injury leaves Commanders with depleted secondary

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore's season-ending quadriceps injury has put the Washington Commanders in a tough spot as they prepare to face a high-powered Kansas City Chiefs offense in Week 6.

Commanders' secondary has struggled this season

The Commanders' secondary has been a major weakness for the team this season, allowing the second-most passing yards in the NFL through the first five weeks.

With Lattimore out, the Commanders will be without their best cornerback and will be forced to rely on inexperienced players like Benjamin St-Juste and Rachad Wildgoose.

Chiefs have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL

The Chiefs, meanwhile, have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a talented group of receivers that includes Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Commanders will need to find a way to generate pressure on Mahomes

The Commanders' best chance to slow down the Chiefs' offense will be to generate pressure on Mahomes and force him into mistakes.

The Commanders have a talented pass rush led by Chase Young and Montez Sweat, but they will need to find a way to get to Mahomes without blitzing too much, which could leave them vulnerable to big plays.

Commanders-Chiefs game is a must-win for Washington

The Commanders are 1-4 on the season and desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Chiefs are 4-1 and are one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl.

This game is a must-win for the Commanders, and they will need to find a way to slow down the Chiefs' offense without Lattimore.