NFC East · Team dossier
1-4-1 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 132–172
Showing the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Washington Commanders allowed 28.7 points per game, 4th-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The Washington Commanders posted a scoring margin of −6.7 points per game, 5th-worst of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The Washington Commanders went 1-4-1, 5th-worst of 32 teams, in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
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 16th-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 15th-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 2 | 31st-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 0.52% | 31st-highest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +6 | Tied 31st-worst of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 2 | Tied 11th-longest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 22.0 | 12th-fewest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 6.5% | 15th-highest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 59.8 | 18th-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.