Why the Washington Commanders Still Want to Win in Week 18 Over the Dallas Cowboys | Keys to Victor

The Washington Commanders face a pivotal Week 18 NFL matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, with playoff implications hanging in the balance.
Can the Commanders secure a better playoff seed by overcoming the Cowboys' home-field advantage? This episode of Locked On Commanders explores the Commanders' playoff scenarios, the Cowboys' motivations despite elimination, and the strategies both teams need to win.
We seek to provide insights into key players like Jayden Daniels, Michael Parsons, and Dan Quinn, while speculating on potential free agency movements.
The discussion also highlights the importance of playing clean football and the impact of avoiding a first-round matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

We are not an 11-5 12-5 squad. This is just a testament to how good JD5 is. It's just an amazing time to be a Washington fan. Imagine how good we'll be with some good drafts/trades next year. Exciting times indeed.!

[@themotivator373]

Agreed. And why JD5 is the MVP while Allen and Jackson ought battle for OPoY. There's nobody more valuable to his team in the NFL than Daniels ... he's solely responsible for either 8 or 9 wins on top of a 3 win team. Clearly the most valuable player of the league.

[@JD5RookieOfYear2024]

Man what a terrific season this has been. When Dan Quinn was hired most of us were like " ehhhh whatever" about the DQ hire. We were fixated on the next young, shiny thing like a Ben Johnson or Mike MacDonald. However none of those guys have the experience and massive respect around the league that Dan Quinn has had for many years. And it allowed him to put together an amazing staff. With multiple former NFL head coaches like Kingsbury and Anthony Lynn. A lot of people don't realize how critical it is, to have an elite staff working together with Dan Quinn. DQ and his staff ( and Josh Harris Adam Peters, Lance Newmark, etc ) have all been amazing. It's been unbelievable 😁😁😁 😊

[@jacobkemper4086]

We definitely need to beat the cowboys after losing at home last month. Also 4-2 in the division is different than 3-3 and being swept by the cowboys.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Washington was probably the last team in this century to finally achieve 11 wins in a season. The last time we had this win count was 1991.

[@LamonteBullock]

David i feel the same way they all could be had Jedi 5 got this HTTC😂

[@didgruntleddansnyderfan]

A thousand times yes! Can't speak for anyone else, but I want the sixth seed and to not be swept by the stupid Cows again. I still need revenge for that turkey leg BS last year anyway. 50-2, Redskins win!

[@johnboon9649]

why you giving them a safety? hahaha

[@didgruntleddansnyderfan]

@@johnboon9649 Alright, 50-3!

[@RobertJames-my8yg]

We've in my opinion as a life long skins fan have been lucky in some wins playoffs will be different

[@jacobbarnard9504]

Why is it every week the guest host think that their team is going to beat Washington? 😂

[@Tay2xtimez]

They cover that team and become fans lol David does the same thing for commanders

[@RobertJames-my8yg]

Dallas players have pride and they over match us have our number this isn't a easy win

[@blainebowling3303]

Revenge is on my mind!

[@RealDealWillieWill]

Everyone that asks what would've happened if Hurts stayed in the game, what exactly are you asking? Are you saying that they would've scored 40 plus points? Like what's the thought behind wondering about Hurts?

[@themotivator373]

The Eagles tried to get him back in, they let him keep his helmet! They ought be fined for it.

[@RealDealWillieWill]

@themotivator373 That part

[@lifeisfortheliving2070]

Yes we saw Jalen beat Washington the first game. And when he left it was 14..zero.. with him.. the Eagles score more than 3 points on 5 turnovers. Thats not even debatable.

[@lifeisfortheliving2070]

@@RealDealWillieWill fine for having his helmet? Bro Washington is a joke 😂. Talk all that shit but scared to be the 7th seed.

[@johnnyblaze9206]

@@lifeisfortheliving2070The score was not 14-0. Where do you guys come up with this. It was 7-0, Pickett came in and made it 14-0. You lost, accept it. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. I’m sure you don’t want a repeat of last year’s playoffs. You know, where your team showed up but didn’t play. One and done.

[@JohnCorbett-t6l]

McCarthy will NEVER be a head coach except in Dallas.