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The Washington Commanders defense has allowed only three second-half points over its last two games after giving up 95 across the first five. Dan Quinn says simpler responsibilities, better communication and a more coordinated pass rush are driving the improvement. Now Washington has to prove those changes can survive a Los Angeles Rams offense without Daron Payne or Javon Kinlaw anchoring the defensive interior.

Then, why the Commanders' third-down problem actually begins on earlier downs, how Jayden Daniels makes Washington's running game more efficient without carrying the football himself, and where the Commanders can attack a Rams team with the stronger overall statistical profile.

Host David Harrison covers the Commanders for the Locked On network, The District Standard, and WUSA9.

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