The Commanders are still without Jayden Daniels but now are losing in overtime instead of blowouts

So instead of losing over and over by 20-plus points, now the Washington Commanders are losing repeatedly in overtime.

The common denominator: They are still failing to win, to the tune of seven consecutive defeats and a 3-9 record.

One bit of good news is that Terry McLaurin finally returned to the lineup — and the Commanders could be about to get Jayden Daniels back from injury, too, for next Sunday's game at the Minnesota Vikings .

And at least coach Dan Quinn's club suddenly is showing that it can be competitive , which hasn't always been the case and does matter for the future, even if this season is, essentially, over.

“I hate the outcome, but I loved the fight,” Quinn said Sunday night after Washington's 27-26 loss to the Denver Broncos , which ended when backup quarte