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Daron Payne just boosted Commanders' extension hopes without lifting a finger

The Washington Commanders suffered another inevitable loss on Christmas Day. And arguably the biggest beneficiary from the team's reverse against the Dallas Cowboys wasn't even on the field.

It was another contest where the Commanders fell behind early and couldn't claw their way back. Head coach Dan Quinn oversaw a spirited effort from his squad, but the quality was severely lacking. And anytime the Cowboys' offense needed to move the chains, they typically just ran it right up the gut of Washington's defensive line.

Johnny Newton helped himself to three sacks, which was positive.