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Commanders Ahead of Schedule, But Timeline Could Accelerate vs. Ravens

The Washington Commanders have shocked the NFL with their fast start.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) chases during the second quarter at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) chases during the second quarter at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders have started off hot, winning their last four games and posting one of the best records in the league through five weeks.

After winning just four games a year ago, the Commanders are certainly ahead of schedule when it comes to finding success, and coach Dan Quinn thinks he knows why.

“It’s a lot of people together for the first time," Quinn said. "I think the rookie class also came in as a very mature group. So, sometimes it’s the old guys teaching the new guys, ‘This is how we do things.’ But they were kind of ready to be involved right away, we didn’t have the normal feel it out process ... They just became a team, connected quickly. I love the fact that it’s not just an offense or a defense, but all hands-on deck. You see receivers on [special] teams and safeties, and corner. So, this blend of people, special teams kind of intersects all of it. And I love that they’re all involved from kick returns to blocking punts, whatever it is all hands-on deck. I think that contributes to it, knowing that they’re all part of one another’s success. And the preparation that goes into it, and when they have a victory, they all are responsible for the wins. So, to me that’s probably why it’s happened quicker.” 

Now, they face their biggest test yet against the Baltimore Ravens, who went to the AFC Championship a year ago with Lamar Jackson under center. The Commanders aren't favored to win, but they weren't expected to come out on top in three of their four victories. If they can pull off the upset in Baltimore, the rest of the NFL may really begin to take notice.

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 is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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