The Washington Commanders had an 11-6 record last season and were the sixth seed in the NFC. Washington took down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions in the playoffs before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.
The Commanders will have high expectations this season. There are a lot of people who think quarterback Jayden Daniels will take another leap in his game after his tremendous rookie season. With that being said, is there a chance Washington could regress as a team in Dan Quinn’s second season as head coach?
Washington Commanders Insider Thinks Team Could Be In For a Regression During the 2025 NFL Season
The Athletic projects the Commanders to win 8.8 games this season. The verdict for this win total Washington this season feels just right according to them. Nicki Jhabvala said about a potential Commanders regression in 2025,
“The Commanders are all in after trading for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel, and beefing up their defensive line in the offseason. But they also have plenty of uncertainty. The offensive line was in flux for all of training camp because of injuries, and their top two receivers, Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown, were out because of contract and health issues. Washington had the fortune of good health last year, but never is that guaranteed (especially with the NFL’s oldest roster). Add in a brutal travel schedule — two West Coast trips, a game in Madrid and the season finale at the Linc in Philly — and the Commanders could easily have a down year. But then again, they have Jayden Daniels, a player who has so far proved he alone can make all the difference.”
It is a good thing that the Commanders signed McLaurin to a three-year $96 million contract extension on Monday. Daniels will have his number one wide receiver option for the season opener against the New York Giants.
The Giants game could be a game where the Commanders could get caught off guard and surprised. New York is much improved on the roster this season. Washington is favored for that matchup, but there is a chance that the Giants could win that matchup. If that happens to surprise the Commanders, a regression could be in store for the 2025 NFL season.
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