"Dan Quinn's squad was blighted by the same problems that have seen them regress in 2025. Poor defensive communication, injuries, a lack of offensive execution in key moments, and aging legs failing to keep up all reared their ugly head once again. And fans are becoming increasingly frustrated. The Commanders are now 3-5 with the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions on deck. There is a very real chance they could be 3-7 before their international trio to take on the Miami Dolphins in Spain."
"Deatrich Wise Jr., Javontae Jean-Baptiste, and Dorance Armstrong Jr. are on the shelf with long-term complications. That left the Commanders with Jacob Martin, Von Miller, and Preston Smith in Week 8 against a Chiefs offensive line missing first-round rookie Josh Simmons and prolific right guard Trey Smith. Considering Miller's age and his inability to be anything more than a situational piece, most fans and experts thought this would be a good time for Smith to prove that he still had something left in the tank."
The Washington Commanders showed early encouragement but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs as key weaknesses resurfaced. Poor defensive communication, numerous injuries, and inconsistent offensive execution undermined performance. Edge-rushing depth was severely depleted after multiple injuries to Deatrich Wise Jr., Javontae Jean-Baptiste, and Dorance Armstrong Jr., leaving Jacob Martin, Von Miller, and Preston Smith to carry the workload. Preston Smith failed to generate pressure, maintain gap discipline, and overcommitted on plays, prompting a swift defensive personnel change. The team falls to 3-5 with tough games against the Seahawks and Lions ahead and faces a real risk of entering the international trip at 3-7. Fan frustration is rising as aging players and injuries compound the team's regression.
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