5 winners (and 2 losers) from Commanders' win at the Cardinals in Week 4

Winner No. 5

Kliff Kingsbury - Commanders OC

Kliff Kingsbury's offense was criticized for being too bland and college-like earlier in the season. If that was enough to light a spark under the offensive coordinator and open things up, it could be the best thing that happens to the Washington Commanders this season.

Kingsbury was looking after rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels early on, which should not come with any criticism whatsoever. Once everyone got on the same page and built sufficient chemistry, a little extra freedom and creativity followed.

The Commanders' offense was nothing short of relentless once again, gaining 449 total yards from nine drives and scoring 42 points along the way. They were 9-of-12 on third downs, 4-of-5 in the red zone, and Kingsbury came up with some masterful play-calls in key moments to put an exclamation point on proceedings.

This probably meant a little more to Kingsbury than most. He was fired as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals after the 2022 season despite taking them to the playoffs once upon a time. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and that's exactly how he's approached matters since arriving in Washington.

If the same trend continues, it won't be much longer before another head coaching opportunity arrives.

Loser No. 2

Dan Snyder - Former Commanders owner

Dan Snyder demoralized the Commanders franchise over 20 years. Josh Harris' ownership group has transformed it in a few short months.

It's not hard. Implement the right infrastructure. Hire genuine football men and let them handle the decision-making process. Support them with whatever they need no matter the cost. It's not that difficult, yet it was something Snyder never seemed to master.

Harris spared no expense this week when head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters wanted the Commanders to spend the week in Arizona following Monday Night Football. They stayed in a hotel and trained at Arizona State in readiness for the contest. This paid off in the best possible way with a sensational showing at State Farm Stadium.

What Snyder makes of this - or whether he cares - is up for debate. But one could forgive the former owner for looking back with envious glances and wondering what might have been had he done things differently with an organization he supposedly followed avidly before assuming ownership.

No fan will be caring about that or looking back. This is all about the future. And what a bright one it could be.

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