5 takeaways from Washington’s 24-8 loss

The Washington Commanders dropped to 1-2 on the season after Sunday’s 24-8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles from FedEx Field.

Much like in last week’s 36-27 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Washington offense got off to a miserable start. The Commanders were down 22-0 last week to the Lions and 24-0 to the Eagles Sunday. Unlike last week, Washington was unable to mount a comeback, and its first points didn’t come until defensive tackle Daron Payne tackled Philadelphia running back Boston Scott in the end zone for a safety.

The Commanders would finally score a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but by that point, the game was long over.

Here are five takeaways from the Commanders’ loss to the Eagles.

Carson Wentz was bad

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) attempts a pass as Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) rushes during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Carson Wentz was terrific in his first two starts for the Commanders, passing for seven touchdowns and going over 300 yards in both games. In the loss to the Eagles, Wentz had a net -16 passing yards in the first half. He finished the day by completing 25 of 43 passes for 211 yards. Wentz was sacked six times in the first half, including four in the first quarter and nine times for the entire game.

The offensive line was a mess, right?

Well, yes, the offensive line did struggle with Philadelphia’s front. However, Wentz deserves plenty of blame for multiple sacks. His internal clock was slow, and his pocket presence was almost nonexistent at times. On some of those sacks, Wentz could’ve either slid to his left or right or moved up in the pocket and got rid of the football to avoid the negative play.

After the game, Rivera admitted Wentz could’ve played better.

The entire offensive line struggled

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11). (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

You can’t allow nine sacks without some of it being your fault. Yes, Wentz was to blame for some of Washington’s sacks, but the offensive line struggled throughout the game. The offensive tackles, Charles Leno and Sam Cosmi struggled at times with edge rushers Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham. The interior of Washington’s offensive line, specifically guards Andrew Norwell and Trai Turner,…