The Washington Commanders have a long-awaited opportunity to do some extended soul-searching during the bye week. Although it's a lost season, there will be several intriguing storylines to watch when head coach Dan Quinn's squad gets back down to business.
There will be plenty of developments to monitor for the rest of the 2025 season. This is no longer about competing for a playoff bid, but instead finding long-term answers that can carry over into next year.
Among the top priorities on the list is fixing a unit that began the season as one of the Commanders' top strengths.