"In the four games before Dan Quinn took over defensive play-calling duties for the Washington Commanders, his team surrendered an average of 38.5 points per game. They were playing against the quarterbacks who currently rank second, third, sixth, and seventh in total passing yards. Things seemed a little better in the last two weeks. The points-allowed average is down 17 from that dreadful four-game stretch. They got one injured starter back, and several other defenders have seemed more comfortable in their roles."
"McCarthy was selected No. 10 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, eight spots after the Commanders took Jayden Daniels. He missed his rookie season with a torn meniscus. In his absence, veteran Sam Darnold had a Pro Bowl year. But the Vikings remained committed to the young signal-caller who led Michigan to the national championship in 2023. His second season has been a disaster. McCarthy has missed half of the Vikings' games with injuries."
"Despite having an outstanding collection of skill position players around him, McCarthy is completing just 54 percent of his throws and has an interception rate of 6.3 percent. Both those numbers would be the worst in the league amongst all starting quarterbacks if he had enough attempts to qualify. His touchdown-to-interception ratio is underwater. His sack percentage is the second-worst in the league. His passer rating and QBR are absurdly low, and his adjusted yards per attempt statistic is even worse."
Washington surrendered 38.5 points per game in the four games before Dan Quinn assumed defensive play-calling, facing several top passers. The defense has improved in the last two weeks, with a 17-point reduction in points allowed, an injured starter returning, and defenders appearing more comfortable, though Washington lost both recent games in overtime. The Commanders will face Minnesota and rookie J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season, has missed half of this season's games with injuries, and has struggled when playing. McCarthy's completion percentage, interception rate, touchdown-to-interception ratio, sack percentage, passer rating, QBR, and adjusted yards per attempt are all notably poor.
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