"It's officially panic time for the Washington Commanders, who dropped below .500 for the first time this season after their blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The defense was abysmal. Washington's offense suffered from a rash of injuries, including Jayden Daniels' exit from the game in the third quarter with a hamstring issue. There were very few positives to take away."
"Despite recording only one sack through seven games, Payne has had a resurgent year for the Commanders. He's been generating consistent pressure in opposing backfields and making plays on defense and special teams. His blocked field goal in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears was a highlight. The defensive tackle also forced a fumble in Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons, though Washington failed to recover."
The Washington Commanders fell below .500 after a blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, with a defense that performed poorly and an offense hampered by multiple injuries, including Jayden Daniels' third-quarter hamstring exit. Daron Payne provided a rare bright spot with consistent backfield pressure, a blocked field goal in Week 6, and a forced fumble in Week 4. Payne's resurgence matters because he remains an expensive interior lineman in a make-or-break season with a potential 2026 contract out that would reduce dead-cap exposure. The secondary and linebackers produced big-play breakdowns and penalties, and veteran leadership has been inconsistent.
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