5 takeaways from Commanders’ 20-17 win over Patriots

Some thoughts and takeaways from the Commanders’ win over the Patriots.

The Washington Commanders improved to 4-5 on the season after Sunday’s 20-17 win over the New England Patriots.

After last week’s trades of defensive ends, Montez Sweat and Chase Young, head coach Ron Rivera, and the players all insisted nothing had changed regarding the team trying to win and make the playoffs this season.

That was the case on Sunday, as any time it appeared the Patriots had seized momentum, quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders had an answer.

Here’s what we learned after Washington’s fourth win of the season.