The Washington Commanders were looking to gain some semblance of positivity before the bye. Head coach Dan Quinn made drastic changes throughout the week, but the same problems persisted in a calamitous loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Quinn was immensely frustrated after the game. He knew the Commanders had several chances to put the result out of sight, but they shot themselves in the foot almost constantly. He can change the scheme or take over the defensive play-calling, but he cannot address the individual errors that are holding this team back.
Missed red-zone opportunities, wayward field goals, and sloppy execution in key moments caused Washington's demise.