Commanders have a Week 8 breakout brewing and the league has no idea

Washington Commanders defensive end Preston Smith | Michael Owens/GettyImagesThe Washington Commanders have their work cut out for them in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. This would be a stern test even if Dan Quinn's squad were at full strength. Sadly, that's not the case.

Quinn is trying to compensate for some severe injury complications right now. Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. are back to bolster the wide receiver room. Still, quarterback Jayden Daniels was ruled out before preparations for Monday Night Football began with a low-grade hamstring strain.

Then, there's the defense to consider. Specifically, the lack of legitimate pass-rushing options after breakout defensive end…