Washington Commanders: 'Surprise Playoff Team' in 2024?

The Washington Commanders could shock a person or two in the upcoming season.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 17, 2024

Aug 15, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks on during joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

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It's been four years since the Washington Commanders have made the playoffs, but they could look to end that drought in 2024.

Bleacher Report writer Maurice Moton believes the Commanders could make a return to the postseason if a few things go their way.

"The Commanders could be a surprise playoff team if they can figure out their offensive line, which may feature two inexperienced starters on the left side. Jayden Daniels, who won the 2023 Heisman Trophy, can be a playmaker with his arm and legs. He'll have a reliable go-to wideout, Terry McLaurin. Head coach Dan Quinn and play-callerJoe Whitt Jr. will reinvigorate Washington's defense. The Commanders will pull off some upsets, though they're probably a year away from playoff contention," Moton writes.

A lot will have to go their way in order to go from four wins to the postseason, but they are on the right path. Crazier things have happened in the NFL, so the Commanders could be the team that shocks everyone this season.

The Commanders are set for another preseason contest this evening against the Miami Dolphins. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

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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Published Aug 17, 2024

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.