Commanders Enter Bye at 3-8 After Six Straight Losses

The Washington Commanders entered their Week 12 bye with a 3-8 record after dropping their sixth consecutive game, a 16-13 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins, marking a stark downturn from last season's 12-5 finish and NFC Championship appearance.

The team's struggles stem largely from a rash of injuries that have depleted key positions. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 2024 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, has missed five games due to three separate injuries: a sprained left knee in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers, a right hamstring strain in Week 7 versus the Dallas Cowboys, and a dislocated left elbow in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. Daniels' status remains uncertain for the team's return from the bye, with sources indicating a possible three-week recovery but bracing for a longer absence of five to six weeks. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has sat out seven of the past eight games, while Noah Brown remains on injured reserve. Running back Austin Ekeler suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. On defense, cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Trey Amos, defensive ends Deatrich Wise Jr. and Dorance Armstrong, and safety Will Harris are all on injured reserve,...