Fantasy Player Profile Mike Sainristil
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Four INTS in second season
Sainristil had 85 tackles (51 solo) and four interceptions among his 12 passes defensed in 2025. He also returned one punt for no gain.
Analysis: Sainristil has played in all 17 regular-season games and notched at least 12 passes defensed in each of his first two NFL campaigns. The 2024 second-round draft pick is likely to maintain a starting cornerback role for the Commanders in his third NFL campaign after doubling his rookie-season total with four interceptions in 2025.
Published: Mon, Jan 12 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies six stops Christmas Day
Sainristil posed six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Analysis: Sainristil played a career-high 90 defensive snaps during the Commanders' Week 17 loss. The second-year corner is up to 79 tackles (48 solo), 11 pass defenses (four interceptions) and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games. Sainristil and Washington will close out the 2025 regular season on the road against Philadelphia in Week 18.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Registers eight tackles in Week 10
Sainristil ended Sunday's loss to the Lions with eight tackles (three solo).
Analysis: Sainristil finished third among Washington defenders in tackles. His eight stops were the second-most he's totaled in a game this season. Sainristil has recorded 49 tackles and seven defensed passes (including three interceptions) through 10 contests on the campaign.
Published: Tue, Nov 11 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks up two passes Sunday
Sainristil posted three tackles (two solo) and two defensed passes in Sunday's Week 7 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Sainristil continues to be busy in coverage -- over the past four weeks, he's tallied six defensed passes, including two interceptions. The second-year cornerback tied for 10th in the NFL with 14 defensed passes as a rookie last season.
Published: Tue, Oct 21 at 7:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Three tackles in Week 6 loss
Sainristil logged three tackles and a pass defense during the Commanders' 25-24 loss to the Bears on Monday.
Analysis: Sainristil played 62 of 64 defensive snaps in Monday's loss, but his three stops were his lowest since Week 1 against the Giants (three). The 2024 second-rounder is up to 32 tackles through six regular-season games, which is barely on track to match his total from 2024 (93 tackles across 17 regular-season games).
Published: Tue, Oct 14 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks off Herbert in Week 5 win
Sainristil finished Sunday's 27-10 win over the Chargers with nine tackles (seven solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception.
Analysis: Sainristil logged seven of his stops on defense and two on special teams. He also came up with a huge pickoff midway through the fourth quarter, grabbing a Justin Herbert pass at Washington's one-yard line to preserve the Commanders' 10-point lead. It was the second straight game with an interception for Sainristil, whose two pickoffs through two games have already matched the amount he tallied across 17 regular-season contests last year.
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 6:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play against Bolts
Sainristil (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Sainristil missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play in Week 5 after practicing in full Friday. The 2024 second-rounder has 20 tackles (12 solo) and one interception through the first four games of the regular season.
Published: Fri, Oct 3 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Sainristil (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Sainristil has missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Falcons. The 2024 second-rounder has travelled with the team to Los Angeles despite missing practice, so it appears he has a chance to play Sunday against the Chargers depending on his participation in Friday's session. Noah Igbinoghene and Antonio Hamilton would be candidates to see more snaps on defense at the slot corner position if Sainristil is…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 2 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Wednesday
Sainristil (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Sainristil recorded a season-high seven tackles, while also adding an interception in the team's 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 4. The cornerback appears to have sustained a knee injury in the contest, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers.
Published: Wed, Oct 1 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks off pass in Week 4 loss
Sainristil notched seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in a loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Sainristil not only reached a season-high mark in stops, he also picked off his first pass of the campaign. The interception, which Sainristil brought back 23 yards, came in Falcons territory in the third quarter and helped set up a Commanders field goal. Sainristil had two pickoffs among his 14 defensed passes over 17 regular-season contests as a rookie last year.
Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Registers six tackles vs. Green Bay
Sainristil tallied six tackles (five solo) during the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the Packers on Thursday.
Analysis: Four of Sainristil's six tackles came in the second half, and his five solo tackles tied Marshon Lattimore for most on the Commanders in Thursday's loss. Sainristil has served in a near every-down role in Washington's secondary since being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Published: Sat, Sep 13 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressive rookie season
Sainristil collected 93 tackles (62 solo), 14 pass breakups (including two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season appearances with the Commanders in 2024.
Analysis: Sainristil also tallied 11 tackles (eight solo) and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, across Washington's three playoff contests. The 2024 second-round pick began his NFL career as an immediate starter in a slot role for Washington, and down the stretch he found success on the boundary as well. He'll work to take another step forward in his development this offseason.
Published: Fri, Jan 31 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Gets interception in win
Sainristil recorded five tackles (two solo) and an interception during Sunday's 20-19 win at New Orleans.
Analysis: Sainristil jumped in front of an off-balance Jake Haener pass early in the second quarter to set up a Commanders touchdown to go up 14-0. His run-stopping chops will likely be tested next when Washington hosts the Eagles in Week 16.
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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Leading tackler in win
Sainristil registered seven tackles (four solo), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during Washington's win Sunday versus the Titans.
Analysis: Sainristil led the Commanders in tackles during Sunday's victory in addition to forcing one of the team's two takeaways. The rookie second-round pick has now amassed 68 tackles (47 solo), an interception and nine total pass deflections across the first 13 games of his career.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabs first career pickoff
Sainristil tallied six tackles (four solo) and intercepted a pass in Sunday's Week 6 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Sainristil's pickoff came on the first drive of the game and stalled Baltimore in the red zone. The rookie cornerback grabbed a Lamar Jackson pass that bounced off Mark Andrews' hands and returned it for 38 yards. Sainristil also tied his career high with six stops in the game, a mark he's reached three times this season.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Locking down slot role
Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Sainristil is settling in as the Commanders' top slot cornerback, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's not exactly a surprise after Washington drafted the 5-foot-10, 182-pound cornerback with the 50th overall pick this spring. Sainristil was arguably the best slot corner in all of college football his final two seasons, recording 102 tackles (10.5 TFLs) and seven interceptions for dominant Michigan defenses. His 4.47 40 time and 40-inch vertical hint at long-term potential to take perimeter snaps in the base defense, but he may be limited to a pure slot role for now under new Commanders…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | NYG, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 2 | @GB, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 3 | LV, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 4 | @ATL, | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | 8.00 |
| 5 | @LAC, | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | 12.00 |
| 6 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 7 | @DAL, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 8 | @KC, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 9 | SEA, | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 4.50 |
| 10 | DET, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 11 | @MIA, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 12 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | DEN, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 14 | @MIN, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 15 | @NYG, | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | 6.00 |
| 16 | PHI, | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 7.00 |
| 17 | DAL, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 18 | @PHI, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5.50 |
- Mike Sainristil forces fumble on opening kickoff, Commanders recoverSat, Dec 20 at 2:19pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil forces fumble on opening kickoff, Commanders recover.
- Sainristil picks off Jaxson Dart for a huge returnSun, Dec 14 at 11:43am
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and returns it 55 yards.
- Every Teams' Best Play of Week 9 | 2025 NFL SeasonMon, Nov 3 at 8:45pm
Watch every teams best play from Week 9 of the 2025 NFL Season.
- Mike Sainristil gets horizontal to snag an INT off of DarnoldSun, Nov 2 at 7:33pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
- Sainristil's goal-line INT vs. Herbert changes the dynamics of Commanders-ChargersSun, Oct 5 at 4:14pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil grabs a goal-line interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
- Justin Herbert's 41-yard run ends with a powerful tackle by Mike SainristilSun, Oct 5 at 1:46pm
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert bursts through the Washington Commanders defense before being taken down by cornerback Mike Sainristil.
- Mike Sainristil's interception sets up Commanders in Falcons territorySun, Sep 28 at 12:25pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil's intercepts a pass from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
- Dylan Schefter interviews Mike Sainristil | 'NFL Slimetime'Wed, Jan 22 at 5:33pm
Nickelodeon Insider Dylan Schefter interviews Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil on “NFL Slimetime".
- Can't-Miss Play: Lions' latest dose of trickery leads to ill-timed turnoverSat, Jan 18 at 7:55pm
Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on an attempted trick-play pass.
- Mike Sainristil undercuts Jameson Williams' route for key end-zone INT before halftimeSat, Jan 18 at 7:05pm
Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the end zone to close out the first half of their Divisional Round matchup.
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Up Next- Mike Sainristil forces fumble on opening kickoff, Commanders recoverSat, Dec 20 at 2:19pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil forces fumble on opening kickoff, Commanders recover.
- Sainristil picks off Jaxson Dart for a huge returnSun, Dec 14 at 11:43am
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and returns it 55 yards.
- Every Teams' Best Play of Week 9 | 2025 NFL SeasonMon, Nov 3 at 8:45pm
Watch every teams best play from Week 9 of the 2025 NFL Season.
- Mike Sainristil gets horizontal to snag an INT off of DarnoldSun, Nov 2 at 7:33pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
- Sainristil's goal-line INT vs. Herbert changes the dynamics of Commanders-ChargersSun, Oct 5 at 4:14pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil grabs a goal-line interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
- Justin Herbert's 41-yard run ends with a powerful tackle by Mike SainristilSun, Oct 5 at 1:46pm
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert bursts through the Washington Commanders defense before being taken down by cornerback Mike Sainristil.
- Mike Sainristil's interception sets up Commanders in Falcons territorySun, Sep 28 at 12:25pm
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil's intercepts a pass from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
- Dylan Schefter interviews Mike Sainristil | 'NFL Slimetime'Wed, Jan 22 at 5:33pm
Nickelodeon Insider Dylan Schefter interviews Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil on “NFL Slimetime".
- Can't-Miss Play: Lions' latest dose of trickery leads to ill-timed turnoverSat, Jan 18 at 7:55pm
Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on an attempted trick-play pass.
- Mike Sainristil undercuts Jameson Williams' route for key end-zone INT before halftimeSat, Jan 18 at 7:05pm
Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the end zone to close out the first half of their Divisional Round matchup.