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 weekend’s game at the Minnesota Vikings, although coach Dan Quinn said Monday the reigning AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year still has not been cleared for contact and his status might be unknown until Friday.

At least 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.

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