6 Commanders breakout stars the NFL isn’t ready for in 2025

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Perry Knotts/GettyImagesWe have finally arrived at a regular-season game week. And there is a lot at stake for the Washington Commanders as they look to build on their phenomenal 2024 campaign.

Reaching the NFC Championship game in Year 1 of head coach Dan Quinn's tenure was a remarkable accomplishment. It was a genuine Cinderella story that captivated the imagination of fans and also made the league sit up and take notice of this perennial struggler once again.

The Commanders had positive national headlines for the first time in years. There was a fresh injection of energy across the franchise, and it left fans hoping this was just…