Commanders Struggling to Fix Defensive Woes Ahead of Cowboys Clash

Defensive Lapses Haunt Commanders

The Washington Commanders' defense has been plagued by some glaring issues that need to be addressed quickly. In their Week 4 loss to the Falcons, the Commanders had a season-high 15 missed tackles, a problem that has persisted throughout the season.

Linebacker Von Miller's missed tackle on a third-quarter touchdown run by Atlanta's Tyler Allgeier exemplified the defensive struggles. The Commanders' habit of missing tackles has allowed opponents to exploit their defense, as seen in Bears running back D'Andre Swift's performance against them.

Jayden Daniels Looks to Bounce Back

Quarterback Jayden Daniels had a frustrating outing in the Commanders' loss to the Bears, including a costly fumble. However, the young signal-caller has taken ownership of the mistake and is determined to bounce back against the division-rival Cowboys.

Daniels will need to rely on his go-to receiver Chris Moore, who has gained the quarterback's trust since the offseason. With top wideout Terry McLaurin potentially returning soon, the Commanders' passing attack could pose a challenge for the Cowboys' defense.

TL;DR

  • The Washington Commanders' defense has struggled with missed tackles, a problem that has plagued them all season
  • Linebacker Von Miller's missed tackle against the Falcons exemplified the defensive lapses
  • Quarterback Jayden Daniels had a tough outing against the Bears but is looking to rebound against the Cowboys
  • Daniels will lean on receiver Chris Moore, who has become a trusted target, and the potential return of Terry McLaurin could boost the passing game