The Washington Redskins gained some momentum after recording their first win in over a month last Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that was squashed on Saturday when the Redskins lost to the Tennessee Titans 25-16.

The loss hurt considering Marcus Mariota exited the game early due to injury, which leveled the playing field in someway as it was Blaine Gabbert vs. Josh Johnson. Gabbert was able to come in and lead a comeback victory however, which left a sour taste in the mouth of the Redskins defense — especially when it came to safety D.J. Swearinger.

"We should have blown them out," Swearinger said via ESPN. "If I'm the D-coordinator, I'm calling zone every time on third down because you got a backup quarterback. Make him beat us. We're playing a backup quarterback. Why would you put us in man to man? We are our best on defense when we look at the quarterback."

Swearinger has voiced his frustration with his defense more than once this season, but has been hesitant to name someone who he was upset at, but on Saturday, that someone was clearly Greg Manusky.

"I voice my frustration every single time I come off the field," he said. "I'm a very smart football player. I probably watch more film than the coaches. That's 100. That's probably documented. I try to give my insight, but it doesn't work. So I can only put my heart in this s---, dog ... and give them what I can give them. Whether they take it or not, that's another thing. That's where the frustration comes in at, when we don't win."

"I'm not giving no excuses on my play, I missed a few tackles, but I feel with a lot of these playmakers we have on this team, you should try to get your players involved. We got a lot of talent on this team. When I look at film on other teams, I always see nickel (defensive backs) blitzing, always see safeties blitzing."

While the Titans have a great defense, the Redskins have one of the best defenses in the NFL as well. In fact on Saturday, the Redskins allowed their first, first-quarter touchdown in the last eight games. Before the offense suffered problems at the quarterback position, they were ranked No. 1 earlier this year in several categories. When Mariota went down due to injury, the Redskins had to feel a lot more confident with a backup having to take the field.

"We aren't supposed to lose this game, with the talent we have on defense, to a backup quarterback," Swearinger said. "You can say we didn't make the plays as players. Yeah, we didn't make enough. But when we're in the game at the end we should be in something that we can see the quarterback, man. See the quarterback. And make plays. We weren't able to see the quarterback but on a couple times. It is what it is. Keep grinding."

While Saturday's loss hurt, the Redskins aren't totally out of the playoff hunt. Washington can still earn a Wild Card at 8-8 if the Minnesota Vikings lose out and the Philadelphia Eagles lose out.

The Vikings play at the Detroit Lions on Sunday and then are at home against the Chicago Bears. Looking at those games, it's very possible the Vikings drop both.

As for the Eagles, they host the Houston Texans on Sunday and then travel to FedEx Field to take on the Redskins in Week 17. The Texans are one of the best teams in the NFL right now, so it's possible that the Eagles lose this matchup. If that happens, then it just comes down to the Redskins beating the Eagles in the last game of the year. Win or go home.