After a 3-3 start, the Washington Commanders are searching for answers. The coaching staff breaks down the key issues plaguing the team in all three phases.

Back in August, I wrote this about the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 7 contest against the Washington Commanders: “Facing a real possibility of being 3-3 one-third of the way into the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys will hit a critical two-game test for the 2025 season.

Washington Commanders' star wide receiver Deebo Samuel's participation in the crucial Week 7 clash against the Dallas Cowboys is uncertain. He's battling a lingering heel injury, limiting his practice time and leaving his status questionable.

Zach Ertz is expected to play for the Commanders in Week 7 against the Cowboys despite dealing with shoulder and calf injuries.

The Commanders have taken a step back so far this year amid a litany of injuries.Terry McLaurin has missed the last three games and Deebo Samuel will be out Sunday as well.Washington added Treylon Burks to the practice squad to bolster the receiver room.

Sheldon Day gets his first elevation of the season, and this comes after Washington released DE Jalyn Holmes. The Commanders were missing Eddie Goldman due to illness last week, and their run game suffered. Day and Goldman will give them more size in the middle, as opposed to Holmes and Johnny Newton last week.

Behind a new owner, general manager and starting quarterback, Washington shocked the league and made the conference title game last year. One year later, the franchise is trying to remain a contender.

Ahead of their Week 7 divisional clash, the Washington Commanders activated guard Sam Cosmi and cornerback Jonathan Jones off the IR.