Nobody was expecting too much from the Washington Commanders during their Christmas Day clash against the Dallas Cowboys. But it was yet another inept defensive display that left far more questions than answers.
And it was another glaring indication that general manager Adam Peters' massive $45 million gamble this offseason is not going to yield the desired results.
With Pro Bowl defensive lineman Daron Payne missing the game due to injury, the Commanders needed Javon Kinlaw to step up more than ever. Not for the first time this season, he did not deliver.