The Commanders' Struggle: A Season of Setbacks and Self-Inflicted Wounds

The Washington Commanders find themselves in a challenging situation. The season began with high expectations, but reality has been far from the script.

Defensive Woes

The defense is a major concern. Key issues include:

• Big plays allowed: Quarterbacks are having an easy time against them.
• Pass rush ineffectiveness: Not enough pressure to aid the secondary.
• Safety Quan Martin: Allowing too many yards when primary.
• Cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil:
• Lattimore: Too many completions and penalties.
• Sainristil: Two interceptions but too many touchdowns and first downs.

Rush Defense Inconsistencies

• Up and down performance: Struggles recently.
• Yards on the ground: Teams averaging 3.1 yards per carry after contact.
• Injuries: Depth issues despite free agent signings.

Offensive Challenges

• Quarterback Jayden Daniels: Not the main issue; numbers similar to last year.
• Injured wide receivers: Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and Noah Brown.
• Passing struggles: Teams playing more aggressively due to lack of weapons.

Small Margins and Turnovers

• Third and fourth down conversions: Struggling this year.
• Turnovers: Eight this year compared to 14 all of last year.

Brutal Schedule Ahead

• Upcoming games: At the Chiefs, against the Seahawks, and against the Lions.
• Quarterback injury: Injured for the second time this year.
• Supporting cast injuries: Essentially all year.

Coach Dan Quinn's Admission

The team is not playing to the standard they have set. Too many mistakes, and a quick turnaround seems unlikely.

Postseason Hopes

The Commanders need to fix their problems soon, or they might miss the postseason.