"The Washington Commanders needed their bye week a lot sooner, but they got it in the end. Head coach Dan Quinn revealed that everyone was depleted and morale-sapped after losing to the Miami Dolphins in Spain. Taking a step back to refocus, refresh, and rest could see fortunes improve at the business end of the campaign. Realistically, the Commanders are not playing for anything other than pride. They are 3-8 with no chance of making the playoffs."
"This is not the game Dan Quinn would have hand-picked upon the Washington Commanders' bye week return. And worst still, the schedule-makers and the network didn't even flex it out of prime time. The Denver Broncos are coming to Northwest Stadium. They are riding high atop the AFC West with a 9-2 record as the balance of power shifts. And they are being spearheaded by a vaunted defense that is arguably the league's most explosive."
Dan Quinn said players were depleted and morale-sapped after the loss in Spain, making the midseason bye necessary for refocus, recovery, and rest. The Commanders sit 3-8 with no realistic playoff chance, so the final six games should prioritize evaluating the roster ahead of a crucial 2026 offseason. Injuries are trending toward improvement, but organizational uncertainty maintains urgency across the team. The remaining schedule looks difficult, beginning with a Week 13 home matchup against the 9-2 Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 30 in prime time. Denver's defense leads the NFL in sacks per game and may see All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II return, creating a daunting challenge.
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