Overall
#25
NFC East · 2026 Preview
Washington Commanders
NFC East
Washington Commanders
2025 rankings
2025 rankings
#24
Offense rank
#27
Defense rank
2026 PFM Power Rankings
Based on the previous three seasons and 2026 schedule strength. Offseason personnel changes are not modeled.
Offense
#17
Defense
#28
2026 Unit Breakdown
Player archetypes and unit indicators currently available for this team.
Offense
Quarterback
Primary Archetype
Dual ThreatSecondary Archetypes
ImproviserVertical Thrower
QB Archetype Score
0.716Confidence
HighJayden Daniels ranks in the top 3 among quarterbacks for rushes per game.
Running Back
Primary Archetype
Volume BackSecondary Archetypes
Explosive RunnerEfficiency Runner
RB Archetype Score
0.763Confidence
HighJacory Croskey-Merritt ranks in the 91st percentile for red-zone opportunity share.
WR/TE Receiving Corps
Receiving Profile
Contribution Score
64.4Stability
Lower StabilityThe Contribution Score summarizes 2025 production and efficiency for the team's WRs and TEs on a 0–100 scale, with more weight on players who received more targets. Stability shows how often small input changes altered how the unit compared with nearby teams; higher means fewer changes.
2026 Strength of Schedule
Based on opponents' 2025 record
#16
SOS rank (1 = toughest)
50.2%
Opponents' avg win%
#16 of 32
Washington Commanders face the No. 16 toughest schedule in the league by this measure. Their 2026 opponents posted a combined 50.2% win rate in 2025.
Rest of the NFC East
| Team | 2025 Off Rank | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | #4 | Elite |
| New York Giants | #21 | Below avg |
| Philadelphia Eagles | #19 | Below avg |