A season that promised a great deal for everyone associated with the Washington Commanders is on the brink of collapse. It's been a harsh reality that this franchise might not have been as ahead of schedule as some thought, and the cracks are showing.
Of course, the injury bit biting Washington harder than arguably any other team hasn't helped. Head coach Dan Quinn isn't using that as an excuse, but it's denied him the chance to have his strongest group from start to finish. There is also the matter of having the NFL's oldest roster, which is bringing a labored approach that opposing teams have no trouble picking apart.