Washington Commanders | NFC East
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Head Coach: Dan Quinn (1st season)
Key Additions:
- Dan Quinn (head coach)
- Kliff Kingsbury (offensive coordinator)
- Jayden Daniels (QB) – rookie
- Austin Ekeler (RB)
- Zach Ertz (TE)
- Tyler Biadasz (C)
- Bobby Wagner (LB)
- Frankie Luvu (LB)
Key Departures:
- Ron Riviera (head coach)
- Sam Howell (QB)
- Curtis Samuel (WR)
- Logan Thomas (TE)
Last Season’s Results and Interesting Trends (2023):
- Overall Record: 4-13
- ATS Record: 6-10-1 ATS (0-7-1 ATS at home)
- O/U Record: 9-7-1 O/U (12-5 1H O/U)
- 0-4 ATS as a favorite
- 0-6 1H ATS vs. bad teams (45% win percentage or lower)
Last Season’s Ranks (2023):
- EPA/play (offense): 25th
- Rush EPA (offense): 20th
- Pass EPA (offense): 26th
- EPA/play allowed (defense): 32nd
- Rush EPA (defense): 21st
- Pass EPA (defense): 32nd
- Plays per game: 19th
- Seconds per snap (lowest to highest): 17th
2024 Season Schedule:
- Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Away)
- Week 2: New York Giants (Home)
- Week 3: Cincinnati Bengals (Away)
- Week 4: Arizona Cardinals (Away)
- Week 5: Cleveland Browns (Home)
- Week 6: Baltimore Ravens (Away)
- Week 7: Carolina Panthers (Home)
- Week 8: Chicago Bears (Home)
- Week 9: New York Giants (Away)
- Week 10: Pittsburgh Steelers (Home)
- Week 11: Philadelphia Eagles (Away)
- Week 12: Dallas Cowboys (Home)
- Week 13: Tennessee Titans (Home)
- Week 14: BYE
- Week 15: New Orleans Saints (Away)
- Week 16: Philadelphia Eagles (Home)
- Week 17: Atlanta Falcons (Home)
- Week 18: Dallas Cowboys (Away)
Commentary: The 2024 season marks a dramatic overhaul for the team, starting with the arrival of Dan Quinn as the new head coach, taking over from Ron Rivera. Quinn, known for his defensive prowess, will be aiming to turn around a squad that was among the worst in both offensive and defensive efficiency last season. Adding Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator introduces a fresh offensive scheme, which could be a game-changer for a unit that struggled significantly in 2023.
With the drafting of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the addition of dynamic playmakers like Austin Ekeler and veteran tight end Zach Ertz, the offense is set for a significant transformation. Daniels’ development will be critical; while his rookie season promises potential, he will need to adapt quickly to the NFL’s demands. On the defensive side, bringing in Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu aims to solidify a unit that was last in the league in EPA/play allowed and pass EPA allowed.
The transition period could be rocky, but the potential for a turnaround is certainly present.