"A lot of this was due to the Sam Cosmi-shaped hole at right guard that Washington is currently operating with. The 2021 second-round pick went down with a torn ACL in the Commanders' upset playoff win over the Detroit Lions. Dan Quinn is encouraged by his progress, but there are two games left before he can be activated from the physically unable to perform list."
"First-round rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. has not progressed as quickly as the Commanders hoped. Veterans Nick Allegretti and Andrew Wylie have been turnstiles. Aside from five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who Washington acquired from the Houston Texans in a high-profile trade this offseason, the unit has been nothing short of a disaster to start the campaign."
Washington's primetime loss exposed multiple team weaknesses, with offensive line play emerging as the central problem. Jayden Daniels faced consistent pressure and had little time in the pocket, limiting designed plays and scramble opportunities. Injuries and underperformance plagued the line, with Sam Cosmi sidelined by a torn ACL and right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. failing to develop as expected. Veterans Nick Allegretti and Andrew Wylie allowed frequent breakdowns, while only Laremy Tunsil provided reliable protection. Special-teams miscues and defensive coverage lapses compounded issues. Cosmi's eventual return could help, but reintegration and limited snaps may delay full restoration.
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