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Washington’s defense has given up 90 points in the last two games. In the same time period, the offense has only scored 25 points. And star receiver Terry McLaurin is frustrated after failing to record a reception and seeing only three targets.
“I ran a lot of cardio,” McLaurin admitted after the game. “It happens when things are difficult. It’s discouraging, but I’ll keep coming in and practicing and playing hard.”
The Commanders had their second-best rushing performance of the season, gaining 139 yards on 28 attempts. Quarterback Sam Howell scored both of their touchdowns on the ground. That same success did not translate to the passing attack, as Howell set a season low in completions (12), tied a season low in attempts (23), and finished third in yards (127).
As a result, McLaurin and the rest of Washington’s weapons did not see as much action as in previous weeks. Curtis Samuel and Antonio Gibson each caught four passes, but no one else caught more than two. McLaurin, however, has his sights set on more than just the stat sheet, preferring to see specific characteristics splattered across his film.
“Making extra blocks on the field, trying to clear it out for guys, continue to run my routes hard that’s what I’m going to do,” he said. “I’m not going to quit just because I’m frustrated. “McLaurin has the most targets (97), receptions (60), and receiving yards (694), but he only averages 53.4 yards per game. His current career low is 61.9 yards per game, which he will set in 2021. He has yet to surpass 100 receiving yards in a game this season.
The frustration is increasing, as are the losses. The Commanders will enter the bye week in last place in the NFC East, their playoff hopes fading faster than their locker room morale.
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