NFC East · Team dossier
1-4-1 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 132–172
Showing the 2025 regular season. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Washington Commanders posted a turnover margin of −13, 2nd-worst of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Washington Commanders lost 8 consecutive games (Oct 13, 2025 to Dec 7, 2025), 4th-longest of 32 teams, in the 2025 regular season.
The Washington Commanders allowed 26.5 points per game, 6th-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Washington Commanders posted a scoring margin of −5.6 points per game, 6th-worst of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Washington Commanders went 5-12, tied 6th-worst of 32 teams, in the 2025 regular season.
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 22nd-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 2 | Tied 8th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 23 | Tied 7th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 2.32% | 7th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 20.9 | 11th-fewest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 7.3% | 15th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 53.7 | 11th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.