Washington Commanders WR Jahan Dotson 'Back to Doing What I Know I Can Do'

Washington Commanders second-year receiver Jahan Dotson has improved in performance after having some early-season struggles.

Washington Commanders receiver Jahan Dotson is on the verge of setting some significant career milestones including being on pace to break the 1,000-yard receiving mark after the last two weeks.

Unfortunately, the Commanders receiver has already set a career-high in dropped passes, something he's been working through while quarterback Sam Howell and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has maintained faith in him.

"Whenever I'm kind of going through tough times or when things feel off I go back to when I was having success and really hone in on details I was doing to make sure I have that success," Dotson said. "I was going back watching college film, seeing some of the creative plays I had and different types of routes I was running, and the creativity I was using just to get open. Then going back to daily routines, getting on the jugs (machine) every day. Simple things."

Washington Commanders second-year receiver Jahan Dotson has improved in performance after having some early-season struggles / Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Despite some of his struggles Howell ensured Dotson received five or more targets in five of the last six Washington outings, resulting in improved play and 12 catches for 17 yards and two touchdowns in the past two weeks. 

"For sure, definitely felt good to get back to doing what I know I can do, and that's (making) plays for this team," Dotson said about his performances in the past two weeks. "When I'm making plays I feel like our team (has) a better opportunity to win football games. Honestly, just being back to help out the team in any way possible has been really good."

Despite everything Dotson and his team have been through, and in spite of their losing record as we enter mid-November football, Washington is currently eighth place in the NFC Playoffs race.

A win over the Seattle Seahawks (5-3) in Week 10 puts the Commanders on much better footing and another strong performance from Dotson could be the key to making it happen.