Three times since the 2012 season, Washington has made the playoffs after starting a season 3-5 or worse. In 2012, the Redskins won their final 7 games — including a victory over the AFC North Champion Ravens, who finished 10-6 — to finish with 10 wins and the NFC East crown. In 2015, after starting 3-5, the Redskins won 6 of their final 8 games, including going undefeated in the final 4 games of the season, to reach 9-7 and again take the division title.

The mountain that would need to be climbed this season looks a lot steeper. Three of the remaining 5 non-division opponents currently have records of 5-2 or 6-2. All three division opponents are playing better football in October than they were in September.

All that means is that the Commanders have to play better than they have played

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