NFL Power Rankings: Commanders return home to an uphill battle for their season

The Washington Commanders have plummeted across national NFL power rankings following a 1-3 start heavily impacted by quarterback injuries. After starter Jayden Daniels was sidelined with an elbow dislocation, backup Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL during a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London. The injury forced seventh-round rookie third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis into action.

National outlets currently rank Washington as a bottom-eight team, averaging around 25.4 across various media polls. Head coach Dan Quinn's team hopes to regain Daniels, Terry McLaurin, and Sam Cosmi ahead of a crucial Week 5 divisional matchup against the New York Giants.