The Washington Commanders were the success story of 2024, going 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship game only one year after winning four contests.
Naturally, expectations are much higher for 2025. That's precisely why many analysts in the national media seem to believe regression is in store.
The Houston Texans experienced this trajectory a year ago. They had a rookie quarterback drafted No. 2 overall who led them to a surprise playoff run in 2023. However, the AFC South club failed to meet loftier goals the following campaign.
There's only one problem with equating the 2024 Commanders to the 2023 Texans.