Overview
- The Commanders fell 20-13 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and dropped to 2-5-1, leaving them three games back in the NFC East.
- Washington had two plays from the Rams' 31-yard line on the final sequence and did not throw toward the end zone, and the last play ended with a short pass and a fumble that sealed the loss.
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 24-of-35 for 274 yards and one touchdown but lost a fumble and publicly called the next game a "must-win."
- Analysts and beat writers sharply criticized head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator David Blough for the final play call and broader situational preparation, with some saying Quinn's job should be questioned.
- The offense has repeatedly stalled in the middle quarters, the running game remains ineffective and injuries have thinned the receiving corps, all of which make Thursday's short-week trip to the division-leading Giants urgent for the team's playoff hopes.