It was the reality check that the Washington Commanders should have expected at some stage during the 2025 campaign. What's important is not letting this become the start of a concerning trend.
Losing one game isn't the end of the world. Dealing with a few injury issues isn't either, despite the claims of the doom and gloom enthusiasts. However, one NFL analyst believes there is a much more complex issue that could hold the Commanders back from meeting raised expectations.
Not many emerged from their Thursday Night Football defeat with much credit. Nothing went right, and the Commanders were dealt a harsh lesson.