The stakes have been raised for the Washington Commanders in 2025. They are no longer among the outsiders with little chance of lifting the Super Bowl. Instead, head coach Dan Quinn's squad is widely anticipated to be among the leading playoff challengers if everything clicks.
That's a stark contrast to the expectations normally associated with this franchise before the current regime came into the fold. This brings a different set of pressure, but everything is seemingly in place to ensure that Washington's sensational run to the NFC Championship game can become the start of something special.