CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 23: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Bengals 38-33. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
The Washington Commanders broke out in the 2024-2025 season with a record-breaking season from quarterback and Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels. Daniels and new head coach Dan Quinn led the team to a 12-5 record, marking the first time the team has won 12 games since 1991. The team made it to the playoffs and beat the Buccaneers in the wildcard round 23-20 on a game-winning field goal. They then followed that up by winning the one-seed Detroit Lions on the road 45-31, in one of the biggest upsets of the season. The miracle season would end in the NFC championship, where they lost to the Eagles 55-23. The season was a considerable success, paving a new future for the Commanders under Daniels and Quinn.
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The Commanders made sure to bring back many key players from the successful season by resigning linebacker Bobby Wagner, tight end Zach Ertz, running back Jeremy McNichols, tight end John Bates and punter Tres Way. The Commanders also brought in lots of new talent like defensive lineman Eddie Goldman, cornerback Jonathan Jones, wide receiver Michael Gallup, safety Will Harris and defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw. The most significant moves came from two trades. First, the team acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the 49ers to pair with Terry McLaurin. Additionally, the team traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Texans. Both huge moves have a significant impact on players on the already dominant offense from last season.
The Commanders drafted offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. out of Oregon with the 29th overall pick to pair with Tunsil on a much-improved offensive line. They also added to their weaker secondary drafting cornerback Trey Amos out of Ole Miss in the second round. Washington also picked wide receiver Jaylin Lane from Virginia Tech, linebacker Kain Medrano from UCLA and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt from Arizona.
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Washington will have to overcome a lot to make it back to the NFC championship this season, having the eighth most challenging schedule in the NFL, according to Fox Sports. The Commanders kick off their season at home against the Giants in a divisional rivalry game, followed by a massive matchup in Green Bay against the Packers in week two. The Commanders also play the Chargers, Chiefs, Lions, Broncos, Vikings and Eagles, who all made the playoffs last season. The most crucial game for the Commanders this season will be the two rematches vs the Eagles in weeks 16 and 18. Both have huge divisional implications and will be a rematch of last year’s NFC Championship.
The Commanders open the season with +1800 odds of winning the Super Bowl and +850 odds of winning the NFC championship after making it but losing last season. Daniels also opens with +750 of winning the MVP, which is the fifth-best in the NFL. In week one, the Commanders open as -7 point favorites vs the Giants and are favored in 12 of their games this season.
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