Commanders lean into loss as they turn the page into a new week

WASHINGTON/7NEWS — Commanders fans are calling it a terrible Tuesday across the region.

That loss on Monday night still stings a lot.

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What a roller coaster of a game. Another slow start for Washington, falling behind 13-0.

They battle back, take an eight-point lead early in the fourth quarter. And then a missed tackle from Quan Martin and a critical fumble late in the game allowed the Bears to complete the comeback win.

During his weekly after the game press conference, 7News Sports Director Scott Abraham asked Commanders head coach Dan Quinn about the tough loss.

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“I’d rather make sure we lean into it first. It sucks; you have to embrace that a little bit,” Quinn told Abraham. “That’s the kind of loss that pisses you off. And those can have meaning if you lean into it. Trust me, we’ll be leaning into it.”

It’s a short week for the Commanders. Sunday afternoon, they visit Dallas for a showdown with the Cowboys. That game will kick off at 4:25 pm.