The bye week can’t arrive soon enough for the Washington Commanders, who dropped their fifth straight game Sunday to Detroit 44-22. That’s four losses in a row by 20-plus points, leading to a 3-7 record with a trip to Madrid pending.

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Buckle up for a bumpy landing.

First down: Washington allowed points on Detroit’s first eight possessions, with more than a few plays looking like the Lions were practicing. It resembled a blowtorch through butter at times.

Entering Monday night’s game between the Eagles and Packers, Washington ranks 23rd in the NFL at stopping the run, 31st at stoppin

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