"Nobody was expecting too much from the Washington Commanders during their Christmas Day clash against the Dallas Cowboys. But it was yet another inept defensive display that left far more questions than answers. And it was another glaring indication that general manager Adam Peters' massive $45 million gamble this offseason is not going to yield the desired results. With Pro Bowl defensive lineman Daron Payne missing the game due to injury, the Commanders needed Javon Kinlaw to step up more than ever."
"He is constantly bragging about himself after practices during the week, but there is little substance to it. And when the Commanders needed him more than ever, he fluffed his lines. Kinlaw was woeful. His pass-rush was pathetic, and his run defense was even worse. There was almost no effort. And his waving of the white flag on a Dak Prescott scramble in the first half, when a play could have been made, typified how things have gone for the player in Washington."
The Washington Commanders produced another inept defensive display on Christmas Day against the Dallas Cowboys, exposing ongoing interior defensive weaknesses. With Pro Bowl defensive lineman Daron Payne sidelined by injury, Washington relied on Javon Kinlaw to fill the void but he failed to deliver. Kinlaw's pass rush and run defense were ineffective, and his effort on key plays was questioned. General manager Adam Peters committed $45 million to Kinlaw in free agency despite limited production, and the contract structure provides little flexibility until 2027. Fans and analysts viewed the signing skeptically, and results so far have reinforced that doubt.
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