Last year was a dream season for the Washington Commanders. A lot of things had to go right to get the team all the way to the NFC Championship, including a stellar first season from quarterback Jayden Daniels.
That dream season increased expectations in 2025, but things are on the brink of becoming a nightmare.
The Commanders were already decimated at wide receiver—Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel and Noah Brown all missed Sunday’s loss to Dallas. But Daniels also left the game with a hamstring injury, and if he misses any real time, the Washington offense will be in tatters.
Add in a defense that sits outside the top 25 in points allowed, and any chances Washington had of another deep playoff run get slimmer by the week. Last week: 16