Then there was the defense, a unit that was once an anchor .
Taylor Heinicke chucked a first-half interception, Joey Slye had an extra point blocked and returned for two points the other way and, lastly, the hosts went through spells where they relied more on their opponent’s futility than anything else.
Despite the night’s imperfect qualities, Ron Rivera will still feel proud of the effort his players produced.
Next up for Washington is a trip to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders this coming Sunday.
As long as Washington brings its formula, however, you’ve got to like the odds.