​Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner joined the Trap or Dive Podcast this week for an in-depth film review of Washington’s offensive performance against the Los Angeles Rams. With a short turnaround ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the New York Giants, the Commanders face another difficult defensive test—and one that could further expose the issues plaguing David Blough’s offense.According to SumerSports, both the Rams and Giants rank among the NFL’s top eight defenses in total EPA over the last four weeks, with New York sitting eighth. More importantly, the Giants present another significant challenge for Washington’s struggling offensive line. New York ranks fifth in pressure percentage and tenth in sack percentage, two categories that should concern anyone who watched the Commanders attempt to protect Jayden Daniels against Los Angeles.The Giants may not boast the same caliber of defensive talent Washington faced against the Rams, but the underlying concerns remain. If the Commanders fail to correct the protection breakdowns, inconsistent execution, and schematic shortcomings that defined Sunday’s loss, Thursday night could become another indictment of Dan Quinn and his coaching staff. If Washington loses to New York, the loud, dominating conversation will be how much longer owner Josh Harris is willing to tolerate the same recurring mistakes.So, what exactly went wrong against the Los Angeles Rams?Despite an encouraging start that saw Washington establish an early rhythm offensively, its efficiency deteriorated significantly as the game progressed. What initially appeared to be a promising offensive performance quickly unraveled into another frustrating display of missed assignments, poor technique, and an inability to sustain drives.Pass protection was problematic from the opening possession. Beyond the challenges of accounting for Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett, Washington’s offensive line struggled with its individual responsibilities. With Sam Cosmi as a notable exception, the unit repeatedly abandoned its technique, allowing defenders to win matchups that weren’t always the result of superior talent. While the protection plan deserves scrutiny, the film also revealed instances in which Washington’s linemen simply failed to execute their assignments.The running game presented a different set of problems, but the underlying theme was familiar: small details creating significant consequences.One particular third-and-1 sequence illustrated how alignment, timing, and blocking angles can determine the success or failure of an otherwise well-designed play.Washington aligned rookie receiver Antonio Williams in the slot before running a toss-crack concept toward the boundary. The design itself raised an interesting personnel question: Should Washington have used a bigger body to execute the crack block, even at the risk of tipping its intentions to the defense?There is a reasonable argument