We’ve all seen the graphics showing how teams led by Kliff Kingsbury, the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator, faded over the second half of their respective seasons. Minimal production in the past two weeks and the team’s three-game losing streak put these numbers in the spotlight.

It’s difficult to isolate one reason the Washington Commanders’ offense has dipped over the past month. The messy, overlapping pile of explanations includes subpar health, continued issues with talent, luck, more difficult competition, a short week and the mental toll of 11 straight weeks without a bye.

In the first few weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders were one of the hottest offenses in the NFL. Now, in the second half of the season, the Commanders haven’t looked nearly as strong as they did,