"At the start of the season, the Commanders were pegged as a playoff contender and potential Super Bowl sleeper. After the first five weeks, there were some red flags, but also plenty of reasons to believe Washington could compete. Then, it began to fall apart. Jayden Daniels got injured again, and the defense couldn't stop a nosebleed. By Washington's bye week, the playoffs were a lost cause."
"With Washington's final four games all coming against NFC East rivals, you wanted to be able to steal at least a couple of them and potentially shake up the divisional race. The Commanders beat the New York Giants on the road in Week 15 and had a shot to upset the Eagles in Week 16. Then, Mariota went down. Any chance of a victory in the final two games now feels out the window."
The Washington Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 while coping with major roster and injury issues. Marcus Mariota injured his hand against the Eagles, elevating Josh Johnson as the likely starter and prompting the signing of Jeff Driskel. The unstable quarterback situation limits offensive effectiveness and the ability to maximize available weapons. Early-season playoff hopes evaporated after Jayden Daniels' re-injury and defensive breakdowns. Several young contributors are also injured, reducing development opportunities. Remaining games are against NFC East rivals, but Mariota's injury and defensive problems make late wins unlikely.
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