The veteran linebacker was nothing short of relentless throughout. Wagner has started to look his age this season, which isn't surprising. However, this was undoubtedly his best game of the campaign by a considerable margin. Wagner turned on the style with his customary conviction. He quickly set the tone with supreme run-stopping. The former Utah State standout seemed to know what play was coming even before the snap.
The Commanders were expected to be among the challengers after reaching the NFC Championship game last season. Injuries, aging players falling by the wayside, and potential breakout stars failing to take the next step have all contributed significantly to their demise. Washington has won just four games, and if Quinn cannot build momentum in the final three contests, questions will rightfully be asked.
After watching the Commanders get rolled over by the Detroit Lions offense, Quinn felt there was no option other than to take over defensive play-calling responsibilities from coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. He'll still be on the staff. Still, he'll be watching from the booth rather than forming the strategy. This was well-received mainly among the fan base. They became sick and tired of watching Whitt's product.
LANDOVER, Md. -- Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn wiped blood from his face as he walked to the locker room at halftime Sunday after getting knocked down on the sideline in a collision with quarterback Marcus Mariota. At the end of a 4-yard run in the final seconds of the second quarter of Washington's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders, Mariota was shoved out of bounds. He knocked into Quinn, who fell backward and slammed his head on the ground.