"The Washington Commanders have lost four consecutive games to drop to 3-6 on the 2025 season, and this next contest won't be any easier. They'll be facing the high-octane Detroit Lions, and they'll be doing it without Jayden Daniels under center. Even though Washington's franchise quarterback avoided a serious injury when he dislocated his elbow in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, he will be out for multiple weeks."
"With Luke McCaffrey sidelined for the year with a broken collarbone, it's Jaylin Lane's time to shine. The Commanders' fourth-round rookie has gone through his struggles with drops and fumbles, but he's also been quietly carving out a weekly role in the offense. It'll become an even bigger one now. Mariota can spread the ball around, and Lane will benefit greatly."
"Last year, Washington had thebest fourth-down conversion rate in Super Bowl-era history, going 20-of-23 during the regular season. Then, Quinn beat Campbell at his own game in the playoffs. There's been a narrative that Quinn's Commanders haven't been as aggressive on fourth downs as they were in 2024. That is incorrect - they haven't been as successful. You know Campbell is going to go for it anytime the Lions are within a few yards on fourth down,"
The Washington Commanders have lost four straight and sit 3-6 in the 2025 season. They will face the Detroit Lions without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels after a dislocated elbow sustained in Week 9. Marcus Mariota will start his third game of the year. With Luke McCaffrey out for the season due to a broken collarbone, Jaylin Lane is poised for a larger role and potential single-game career highs in receptions and yards. Dan Quinn's team historically excelled on fourth downs and will need to match Detroit's aggressive approach. A close loss is forecast for Washington.
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