The Washington Commanders are on the brink of collapse at 3-6. Washington will be without QB Jayden Daniels after his gruesome elbow injury in Week 9. Some have even suggested that the Commanders go on a fire sale at Tuesday's trade deadline. So why would the Commanders even put Daniels at risk of being hurt if the consequences are so dire?

The Athletic's Dianna Russini explained why the Commanders kept him in for the final minutes of the game .

“When I talked to some people in Washington what perhaps that philosophy was, it was to try to get the offense confident and in rhythm,” Russini said on Monday. “That's what it was about. It wasn't just sacrificing your quarterback out there, it was to compete and attempt to build on something.”

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