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5 reasons the Commanders’ NFC Championship run became a false dawn

There are several reasons why the Washington Commanders' run to the NFC Championship became a false dawn.

By Ryan McCafferty · Riggos Rag

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Ryan McCafferty outlines five core reasons why the Washington Commanders' 2024 NFC Championship run became a false dawn.
The writer criticizes general manager Adam Peters for constructing the NFL's oldest roster with short-term veteran acquisitions.
The analysis highlights recurring injuries to key players, including quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil.

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Writer Ryan McCafferty argues that the Washington Commanders' surprise run to the 2024 NFC Championship Game proved to be a false dawn. Following a 12-5 campaign in 2024, the franchise has gone 6-16-1 over the subsequent 21 months under head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters.

According to McCafferty, Washington's decline stems from unsustainable roster aging, head coaching shortcomings, persistent injuries to quarterback Jayden Daniels and others, stalled draft pick development, and regression from exceptional 2024 luck.

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