5 takeaways from Commanders' loss to Rams
The Washington Commanders fell to 2-5-1 on Sunday with a 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Key points
- With him out, the Rams simply didn't respect the Commanders’ ability to threaten them vertically.
- Here are five takeaways from Washington’s loss to Los Angeles.
- The Rams’ star wideout caught 14 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown, and also carried the ball twice for 20 yards.
Late in the game, down 20-13, the Commanders were driving when veteran receiver Van Jefferson got past the Rams’ secondary for what would’ve been a touchdown, or, at worst, a first down in the red zone, but Daniels underthrew it.
They missed Treylon Burks The Commanders are far better able to withstand the loss of Terry McLaurin this year than last.
Additional details
- The Rams sacked Daniels four times, hit him six times and pressured him countless other times.
- The Commanders simply had no plan to deal with Myles Garrett in his first game back.
- However, there were plays to be made, and the Commanders simply couldn’t make them.
- The Rams kicked a field goal at the conclusion of the first half to make it 10-6.
- Gulbin, as expected, did not fare well against the Rams’ terrific defensive line.
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