Commanders fight to prove they’re built to last under the primetime lights

Washington Commanders defensive backs Mike Sainristil, Trey Amos, and Quan Martin | Scott Taetsch/GettyImagesThe Washington Commanders entered the 2025 season in a pivotal position. Dan Quinn's squad needs to prove they are the real deal.

After last year's shocking run to the NFC Championship game, many analysts around the league have pegged Washington as a rising Super Bowl contender. Many others have claimed that last season was a fluke and the Commanders will face a harsh reality in 2025.

How the Commanders fare this season will tell us all we need to know about their long-term prospects. They beat the New York Giants in Week 1, and yet, it still felt like they left some points on the…