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Commanders trying to revive run game vs. Seahawks, Lions

In early October, the Washington Commanders capped off their fifth game of the season doing what they had done in most of the first four: run the ball well. It led to a double-digit road win at the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Commanders, then 3-2, weren’t in bad shape. But the run game hasn’t been the same since. In their first five games, the Commanders were the NFL’s top rushing team. Over the past three weeks, Washington — now 3-5 — ranks 18th.

The upcoming schedule will provide another pair of tests for the ground game. On Sunday, the Commanders will welcome the Seattle Seahawks (5-2) and their top-ranked run defense in yards per game and per carry. Then, Washington will host the Detroit Lions,

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