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Commanders running on fumes after losing their breakout weapon
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn Cooper Neill/GettyImages
It's been a demoralizing season for the Washington Commanders and their expectant fan base. Although head coach Dan Quinn is not looking for excuses, the injury problems that have plagued the franchise are clearly holding them back. The roster, which was already lacking in key areas, is being stretched to the limit. Washington has already ruled out quarterback Jayden Daniels for Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, which is his third absence of the campaign and only diminishes the chances of securing an upset victory over the AFC powerhouse. There is another problem that is going under the radar in comparison. However, it's left the Commanders running on fumes within a position group that had severe concerns heading into the campaign. Dorance Armstrong Jr. was in the midst of a breakout season. He was among the NFL's sack leaders, improving his ability to finish plays and emerging as a potential franchise cornerstone for this team to depend upon long-term. Unfortunately for the pla

This article first appeared on Riggo's Rag and was syndicated with permission.

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