"The Washington Commanders came into their Week 15 divisional clash against the New York Giants on an eight-game losing run. But the team currently holding the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft proved to be a get-right contest in freezing temperatures. It was a much-needed morale boost for the Commanders. It also affirmed what fans needed to believe about head coach Dan Quinn. He has not lost the locker room, not by any stretch of the imagination."
"Pressure has been steadily building around Quinn. Nobody truly believed his job was in jeopardy after guiding Washington to the NFC Championship game in Year 1 of his tenure, but it wasn't hard to see why his seat would get warmer if something couldn't be salvaged from the campaign. There are sterner challenges upcoming. However, the Commanders could only beat what was in front of them. And the Giants were the precise opponent needed for a bounce-back outing when all hope was lost."
The Washington Commanders ended an eight-game losing streak with a Week 15 win over the New York Giants in freezing temperatures. The victory provided a much-needed morale boost and reaffirmed player confidence in head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn retained control of the locker room despite mounting pressure after an early playoff run. Washington played with urgency, overwhelmed a lowly Giants squad, and completed a season sweep. Quinn demanded a response after an embarrassing shutout loss to the Vikings, and the fourth victory offered solace while diminishing the likelihood of a top-five 2026 draft pick.
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