3 winners (and 4 losers) from Commanders' defeat vs. Steelers in Week 10

Winner No. 1

Terry McLaurin - Commanders WR

The Washington Commanders had trouble getting anything going offensively. Every yard was earned versus a stout Pittsburgh Steelers defense that had a fantastic strategy to counteract Jayden Daniels' threat. The rookie quarterback had a hard time of it, which left him turning to his most consistent pass-catcher when the going got tough.

Terry McLaurin, as always throughout his accomplished career, answered the call. The Pro Bowl wide receiver turned in another superb display after being challenged by Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in the build-up. He got the better of this matchup, securing five receptions from six targets for 113 receiving yards.

These stats would have been even better had it not been for some defensive pass interference calls. McLaurin was sensational, continuing his outstanding campaign where he's cementing his status among the league's best.

If the other Washington wideouts had even half of McLaurin's reliability in this one, they'd be celebrating their eighth win of the campaign. But it wasn't to be.

Loser No. 2

Benjamin St-Juste - Commanders CB

This game was a prime example of why the Commanders traded for four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore. The rest of the secondary is decent enough, but nowhere near the consistency needed when the postseason arrives.

Benjamin St-Juste's performance came in for scathing criticism among the fanbase. He's a walking defensive pass interference call, becoming unstuck with poor technique for the umpteenth time this season. However, his slow responses and lack of awareness late in the game allowed recently acquired Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams to breeze past him for the winning touchdown.

It's unacceptable, but all too familiar where St-Juste is concerned. Even if Lattimore shuts down one side of the field, the Commanders need to think long and hard about moving Mike Sainristil back inside when one considers how much the former third-round pick out of Minnesota is struggling.

St-Juste revealed that he dislocated his finger during the contest. That was an excuse rather than taking accountability. But it's getting harder to justify offering him a new deal when his rookie contract expires next spring.