Democracy Dies in Darkness

18 things we learned from the Commanders’ skid-snapping blowout of the Titans

Washington enters its bye on a high after ending a three-game losing streak.

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Commanders tight end Zach Ertz celebrates his touchdown catch Sunday against the Titans. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)

The Washington Commanders’ 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Northwest Stadium showed they could overcome the challenges that come with higher expectations.

“We just needed to have fun,” linebacker Bobby Wagner said. “I think, as the expectations started to grow, we needed to get back to just having fun. That’s why we were playing so well. … As long as we focus on the people that’s in here and just have fun, everything takes care of itself.”