"Their next five opponents have a current combined record of 13-10-1. The level of competition is about to rise. It's not only the records that should be drawing Dan Quinn's attention. Four of the next five opponents boast top-10 offenses. The one that doesn't - the Chicago Bears - is led by everyone's favorite offensive genius, Ben Johnson. Clearly, the head coach is going to be tested."
"NFL teams are creatures of habit. Coaches like to establish a routine. They practice the same way each week and develop a rhythm. Four of the Commanders' first five games were played on Sunday, and three of them were played in the 1 p.m. Eastern time slot that Washington is most comfortable with. The game against the Los Angeles Chargers was played in the late window slot. Since it took place in California, that was the earliest time available."
Washington's next five opponents have a combined 13-10-1 record and include four top-10 offenses, while the Bears are led offensively by Ben Johnson. The upcoming stretch will test Dan Quinn's logistical agility and ability to adapt during a brutal six-week run. Early-season routines gave Washington mostly Sunday 1 p.m. games, but the next five weeks feature no 1 p.m. Sunday contests, with three night games—two on Monday—creating short-rest scenarios. Travel, irregular kickoff times, and short weeks are likely to disrupt practice rhythm, recovery, and game preparation.
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