In his first season , he posted 86 tackles in 16 regular season games and two post season ones .
Playing nose tackle , Washington lined up next to defensive end Bruce Smith in Buffalo 's 3 - 4 defense .
In Washington 's first season , Washington posted 86 tackles in 16 regular season games and two post season ones .
Playing nose tackle , Washington lined up next to defensive end Bruce Smith in Buffalo 's 3 - 4 defense .