Washington Commanders
In the reviewed sample, penalties erased apparent Washington touchdowns against Indianapolis and Seattle, while Seattle's three turnovers led to 20 Washington points on or after takeaways.
4 reviewed games through Oct 4, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Apparent touchdowns erased
ModerateAgainst Indianapolis and Seattle, penalties nullified apparent touchdowns and left Washington with longer downs. Both possessions ended in punts.
Turnovers changed scoring opportunities
ModerateWashington scored 20 points on or after Seattle's three turnovers. Against Dallas, a Washington fumble gave the Cowboys an opportunity they converted into a touchdown.
Selected conversions extended possessions
ModerateWashington converted third-and-14 before a touchdown against Philadelphia and used two third-down runs to keep its final possession alive against Seattle.
Strengths
Fresh downs in key possessions
ModerateA third-and-14 conversion preceded a touchdown against Philadelphia; two third-down runs retained possession before game-ending kneel-downs against Seattle.
Takeaway scoring against Seattle
ThinWashington scored 20 points on or after three Seattle turnovers, including an interception-return touchdown, despite being outgained 437–258.
Rushing-yardage edge against Dallas
ThinWashington outgained Dallas 182–66 in rushing yards, although Dallas led 266–207 in net passing yards.
Weaknesses
Penalties erased apparent touchdowns
ModeratePenalties against Indianapolis and Seattle nullified apparent touchdowns, increased the yards needed and preceded punts on both possessions.
Fumble gave Dallas a scoring chance
ThinDyami Brown's lost fumble ended a Washington possession and gave Dallas an opportunity it converted into a touchdown two offensive plays later.
Opponent plan
ModerateDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Use penalty-created longer downs as opportunities to force a punt.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Kain Medrano
Turnover CreatorThinHis 50-yard interception-return touchdown against Seattle gave Washington a nine-point lead, which the next Seattle touchdown reduced to two.
Differences in reviewed games
ModerateContrasting yardage and results
Washington beat Seattle despite being outgained 437–258, but lost to Indianapolis despite outgaining it 317–257.
Reviewed games
Third-down swings gave the Colts room to pull away
Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · Indianapolis Colts · 13-30
Washington's takeaways built the edge its final runs protected
Sep 27, 2026 · NFL · Seattle Seahawks · 33-31
Prescott and Lamb turned first-and-18 into a closing touchdown
Sep 20, 2026 · NFL · Dallas Cowboys · 37-20
Philadelphia’s Third-Down Escapes Shaped a Two-Point Finish
Sep 13, 2026 · NFL · Philadelphia Eagles · 24-22