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Why Commanders Can Go From Worst to First in NFC East

The Washington Commanders could get back on top of the division this season.
Jeremy Brener|
Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images | Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders hope to do the improbable and go from last place to first this season in the NFC East.

The Commanders won just four games last season, but Bleacher Report writer Brett Sobleski believes that they can find themselves on top of the NFC East this season.

"A potential Houston Texans-like rise could occur from the Commanders," Sobleski writes. "Much like the Texans, a talented young quarterback has the potential to lead the way. Jayden Daniels should be dynamic from Day 1, even if he struggles to pick up some things because of his athleticism. Also, Quinn's track record of building defenses should drastically improve upon last year's 32nd-ranked unit. In a shaky NFC East, a Commanders emergence wouldn't be a surprise."

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In 19 of the last 21 seasons, at least one team has gone from last place to first, so the chances of that happening again this season are high. The Texans did it last year, and they had the exact same setup as the Commanders: new coach and a rookie quarterback.

The Commanders are already light-years different than what they were a year ago, so last season shouldn't come into account when analyzing them this season except for the fact that they have nowhere to go but up.

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Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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