Does that mean we all expect a return to the NFC championship game? Probably not.
Our poll results indicate that Commanders optimism is appropriately measured, with a belief Washington will be better than last season’s 5-12 disaster without assuming they’re headed for a division crown.
That’s why optimism pervades right now, though it should increase into the future.
As of this story’s publication we got 210 votes on how much better the Commanders would be. A total of 56% believed Washington would battle for the division. A smaller group (32%) believe the Commanders would improve by a few wins, putting them into the 7-9 win range. And a small number believe Washington will flip the script and win the NFC East.
Where do you stand? It’s not too late to make your voice heard. Say it loud in the poll or article comments below:
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How much better are the Commanders than they were a year ago?
Let's add some nuance to this one, considering Washington has made some upgrades in free agency and the NFL draft. The 2026 Commanders should...
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Win the NFC EastBattle for the divisionImprove by a couple winsBe the same or (somehow) worse
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