Commanders fans should look closer before writing off the 2025 season

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn | Dale Zanine-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Commanders lost on the road to the Dallas Cowboys, dropping to 3-4 on the year. With or without quarterback Jayden Daniels, it's officially going to be an uphill battle to make the playoffs in a wildly competitive NFC race.

It's not the type of performance that was envisioned after last year's 12-win campaign and NFC Championship game appearance. At this point, the alarm bells are officially ringing at full volume, and rightfully so.

But before fans surrender to the defeatist talk, it may be worth a reminder that the Commanders are far from the only NFL team that has taken its lumps in 2025. And, as with…