Commanders at Titans - Week 13
- Date: Sunday, December 6
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Nissan Stadium
- Channel: CBS
Another winnable road game awaits the Washington Commanders in Week 13. That will be the message head coach Dan Quinn relays to his players, but taking the Tennessee Titans lightly is not an option.
Despite the Titans' flaws and the fact that they just traded Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons, they are still fighting for head coach Robert Saleh. And they have absolutely nothing to lose, which makes them a dangerous operation the Commanders must take seriously.
Quarterback Cam Ward is starting to find more consistency. It's not perfect, and he remains a polarizing figure, but he is coming along.
Tennessee has some offensive firepower, too. Running back Tony Pollard sets the tone. The Titans have a productive receiving trio in Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley, and first-round rookie Carnell Tate. And even though their defense doesn't have Simmons anymore, they do have some talented players capable of making a difference.
The Commanders will have to be at their best here. Fans who think this will be an easy out are mistaken, and keeping their foot on the throttle is paramount.
- Prediction: Win (5-6-1)
Honestly, I went back and forth with this one. But if this ends up being a straight duel between Ward and Jayden Daniels, the Commanders have a definite edge.
Commanders vs. Texans - Week 14
- Date: Sunday, December 13
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Northwest Stadium
- Channel: CBS
This should be a fascinating contest between two talented quarterbacks and two aggressive defenses. The Houston Texans might not have reached their lofty offseason projections yet, but they are starting to figure things out.
That might be too late, especially given how well the Jacksonville Jaguars have played this season. But for the Commanders, this will be a tough nut to crack.
Houston's defense was the league's most dominant last season. They have taken a step back this time around, but the edge-rushing duo of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter have the scope to cause Washington's offensive line nightmares.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud is playing as well as anybody right now. It's going unnoticed due to the team's overall struggles, but with Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Marvin Harrison Jr. to lean on in the passing game, the Commanders will have to generate pressure to make him uncomfortable.
This will come down to Washington's protection in front of Jayden Daniels. They are going through some issues, and everyone, except right guard Sam Cosmi, is struggling. Unless that changes, this will be the area Houston unleashes its dominant performers on, and the signal-caller could be running for his life throughout.
- Prediction: Loss (5-7-1)
The Commanders have a chance. But if the offensive line cannot contain Anderson and Hunter, this is only going to go one way.
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