"This was an afternoon to forget. The eventual scoreline didn't reflect how one-sided the contest was, for the most part. It was always going to be difficult without so many key personnel, but one cannot view this performance and lack of execution without feeling pessimistic. If their second defeat wasn't bad enough, the Commanders are also reportedly dealing with another possible long-term absence. And it's within a position group that isn't exactly blessed with great depth."
"If their fears are confirmed, Jean-Baptiste will be out for the remainder of the season. The 2024 seventh-round pick was carving out a bigger role for himself, and he's flashed moments of genuine promise. This is yet another hole that needs to be filled, so Adam Peters must think on his feet and find an alternative solution for this latest problem."
The Washington Commanders entered Week 4 with severe injury concerns and suffered a one-sided defeat against the Atlanta Falcons. The team's performance lacked execution and amplified pessimism given multiple key absences. Second-year edge rusher Javontae Jean-Baptiste exited at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and is believed to have torn his pectoral; he will undergo MRI testing and faces a likely season-ending absence if confirmed. Jean-Baptiste had been earning a larger role after being a 2024 seventh-round pick and had shown promise. Veteran Preston Smith is available but has been a recent healthy scratch while ramping back to football shape. The roster will require adjustments from Adam Peters and Dan Quinn.
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