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Eagles may have a small NFC East problem brewing with the Commanders
TL;DR
The NFC East remains competitive, with the Eagles and Cowboys as frontrunners. The Commanders, despite a tough season, could be underestimated as they aim to improve.
Key points
- Eagles are seen as the top team in the NFC East.
- Cowboys are likely the biggest challenge to the Eagles.
- Commanders and Giants are battling to avoid last place.
- Commanders faced significant struggles last season.
- There is potential for the Commanders to improve.
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Most would probably agree with the following statement. The NFC East figures to look similar to what it has been for most of the past five years. The Philadelphia Eagles are the cream of the crop. The Dallas Cowboys are more than likely their biggest roadblock to divisional superiority.
The Washington Commanders and the New York Giants will battle for the right to stay out of the cellar. Washington took a hard step backward last season, and honestly, it wasn't difficult to understand why. Jayden Daniels missed time with an injury. Veteran leadership aged rapidly. The offense lacked explosiveness and balance for long stretches.
Suddenly, a team that reached the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles in January of 2025 felt far less threatening entering the following season. Now, when conversations about the NFC East surface, most people mention the Eagles first, followed by the Cowboys and occasionally the Giants.
Washington? They've almost become an afterthought. That may eventually prove shortsighted.
Antonio Williams feels tailor-made for modern NFL offenses
The Commanders' addition of Antonio Williams quietly addressed several offensive needs at once. Calling him the next would obviously be premature, but there's an argument to be made that Williams already resembles the version of Samuel Washington hoped it was getting last season more than Samuel himself eventually did.
Q&A
What challenges did the Washington Commanders face last season?
The Washington Commanders struggled with injuries to key players like Jayden Daniels and a lack of offensive explosiveness and balance.
How do the Eagles and Cowboys rank in the NFC East?
The Philadelphia Eagles are currently viewed as the top team in the NFC East, with the Dallas Cowboys seen as their main competition.
Could the Washington Commanders surprise teams in the upcoming season?
Despite being considered an afterthought, the Washington Commanders may prove to be more competitive than expected in the upcoming season.