NFC East · Team dossier
1-4-1 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 132–172
Showing their last 5 completed games. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Washington Commanders allowed 29.6 points per game, tied 3rd-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2026).
The Washington Commanders posted a scoring margin of −7.6 points per game, 4th-worst of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2026).
The Washington Commanders went 1-3-1, 8th-worst of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2026).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 2 | 30th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 0.64% | 30th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +6 | Tied 31st-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 1 | Tied 17th-longest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 22.0 | 14th-fewest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 7.2% | 12th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 62.8 | 12th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.