NFC East · Team dossier
1-4-1 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 132–172
Showing the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Washington Commanders allowed 25.4 points per game, 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
The Washington Commanders posted a turnover margin of −31, 5th-worst of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
The Washington Commanders posted a scoring margin of −3.9 points per game, 6th-worst of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
The Washington Commanders allowed a sack on 8.0% of dropbacks (257 sacks on 3193 dropbacks), 6th-highest of 32 teams, in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 6 | Tied 13th-most of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 7 | Tied 17th-most of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 120 | 11th-most of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 2.09% | 13th-highest of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 9 | Tied 5th-longest of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 21.5 | 13th-fewest of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 37-52-2 (.418) | Tied 8th-worst of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 49.2 | 21st-most of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.