Analyst predicts Washington Commanders as NFL's most underrated team in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Washington Commanders are being discussed as a potential sleeper team for the 2026 NFL season. Analysts highlight the team's struggles in 2025, where they finished with a 5-12 record due to injuries, impacting key players like Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. Despite this challenging season, analysts argue that the Commanders' performance does not reflect their true potential, citing roster and coaching changes. With several key players returning from injury and a revamped defense, experts believe the Commanders could rebound and contend in 2026.
- •Commanders finished 2025 with a 5-12 record after injuries hampered the roster.
- •Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin are returning healthy for 2026.
- •Analysts question if the poor record accurately reflects team talent.
- •Roster and coaching changes have occurred in the offseason.
- •Experts are suggesting the Commanders could surprise the league in 2026.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders could be one of NFL's most underrated teams in 2026
"One analyst says not to sleep on the Washington Commanders and that they could be the NFL's most underrated team.
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