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Instant reactions to the Commanders third straight loss

By Jacob Troutman

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 02: Jahan Dotson #1 of the Washington Commanders catches a touchdown over Anthony Brown #3 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 02: Jahan Dotson #1 of the Washington Commanders catches a touchdown over Anthony Brown #3 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /
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The Washington Commanders fell for the third week in a row to the Dallas Cowboys inside AT&T Stadium, 25-10. The Commanders now fall to 1-3, remain in last place in an improving division and are three games out of first.

Not to mention that they are now 0-3 against the NFC and 0-2 against the NFC East. The Commanders are entering dire times. This team, in what will be shocking to all of you, is not very good.

The defense gives up too many big plays and the offense is inefficient. For the third straight week, let’s unpack another demoralizing Commanders loss.

Instant reactions to the Commanders ‘ third straight loss

Offense

The Good 

  • The Commanders’ rushing attack was efficient. On 27 rushes, Washington totaled 142 yards for 5.3 yards a carry. Some of the offense’s most explosive plays came on J.D McKissic’s run and another Jonathan Williams run. A possible silver lining is the Commanders will also get Brian Robinson Jr back soon.
  • Jahan Dotson remains a consistent presence for the Commanders. Multiple times today he completely broke off a Cowboys corner, as well as hauled in his fourth touchdown of the year. He has produced a solid return at 16 for Commanders.

The Bad 

  • Unfortunately, everything else was bad. Starting with the offensive line they were putrid in pass protection. Wentz was pressured multiple times, hit eleven times, sacked twice, and the Cowboys had six tackles for loss. What was a strength last year for the Commanders, has quickly turned into a weakness for Washington.
  • Carson Wentz was putrid once again for the Commanders. He averaged only four yards an attempt, he was inaccurate, made crucial mistakes at inopportune moments, and he held onto the ball far too long. The Carson Wentz experience is off to a rocky start.
  • The offensive coaching staff isn’t without fault either. They were far too timid, as they were reliant upon screens and runs up the middle consistently. The Commanders have an impressive trio of wide receivers, and you wouldn’t know it based on the way the Commanders call their games.
  • Pre-snap penalties and holding penalties put the Commanders behind the chains far too often. The Commanders faced a 3rd & 27 twice today. That is not a recipe for success.
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