Injury problems have ravaged the Washington Commanders this season. Head coach Dan Quinn is navigating troubled waters, and it's been one disappointment after another in his quest to turn the tide.
Just when it looked like wide receiver Terry McLaurin was back for good, he reaggravated the quad complication that forced him to miss four contests. Quinn ruled him out of Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, though he said it's not expected to be a long-term absence.
That demoralized the fan base. However, there was a shining light amid the constant swirl of doom and gloom enveloping the organization.