The Washington Commanders' sensational run to the NFC Championship game in 2024 put them back in the national spotlight. It was a long time coming, as reflected by the number of stand-alone games head coach Dan Quinn's squad was given before the campaign.
Things haven't gone well. Whether having no genuine routine has held Washington back is debatable, but Quinn isn't looking for excuses. The Commanders are 3-8, going nowhere fast, despite much more being expected of them. Their loss against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 typified the poor execution and sloppy individual errors that have blighted the team's efforts in 2025.