The pundits will look at the Commanders’ 42-14 win over the Cardinals and point to how impressive the offense looked in their third consecutive win, and they were. The unit put up 400-plus yards for the second time in four weeks and converted nine of 12 third down attempts. But in what was expected to be a high-scoring game against two of the NFL’s most efficient offenses, the defense showed up and largely shut down Murray and the Cardinals’ offense.
For the first time this season, the Commanders played a complete game, and it was a sign that the roster is starting to grow up.