The Washington Commanders were looking to pull off another massive upset against the Los Angeles Rams. They'd already pulled off something similar by beating the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium earlier this year, and head coach Dan Quinn came into the clash with momentum after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles last time out.
This promised to be much tougher.
The Rams may have underachieved this season at 4-4, but they remain a dangerous team that has started to find form. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is the reigning NFL MVP, and Los Angeles also welcomed All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett back after a lengthy injury absence.