On an afternoon the Washington Commanders’ offense was missing four starters, including quarterback Jayden Daniels, it was the defense that had issues in a 34-27 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

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The Falcons delivered big plays, including passes for 43 and 69 yards, while extending drives when it mattered (three straight third down conversions on a key fourth quarter possession).

Four games into the regular season, Washington’s defense ranks near the bottom of the league in stopping the pass, and it won’t get any easier

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