Another capitulation from the Washington Commanders' defense was depressingly inevitable against the Detroit Lions. It was a complete surrender versus a team out to avenge their playoff loss last season, and any slim hope head coach Dan Quinn's squad had of making it back into the postseason is now gone.
Joe Whitt Jr., the Commanders' much-maligned defensive coordinator, switched from the booth to the sidelines to call plays, staying in close contact with Quinn and conversing with his players. The move didn't pay off, and serious questions are now being asked about how much longer things will carry on as they are.