The competitive portion of the 2022 NFL season for the Washington Commanders ended in Sunday’s 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
The Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in a meaningless [for Washington] Week 18 game next Sunday. The Cowboys will play for a chance at the NFC East title and potential No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
The Commanders led 7-3 at halftime after a 21-play, 96-yard drive that lasted for over 11 minutes gave Washington its only touchdown of the day.
Surely the second half would be more of the same, right?
Not a chance. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who only completed nine passes, but three were touchdowns, was throwing to wide-open dudes throughout the secondary. Meanwhile, Washington’s offense was putrid, with Carson Wentz making his first start at quarterback since Week 6.
Here are five takeaways from another frustrating Commanders’ loss.