Another disappointing season ended Sunday for the Washington Commanders with an 8-8-1 record. Washington was in an excellent position for one of the NFC’s final two playoff spots over the last month of the season, but a struggling offense ended any chance at the postseason for the Commanders.
In the season-ending win over the Dallas Cowboys, rookie quarterback Sam Howell made his first career start and looked outstanding. However, it was one game and not enough to inspire coaches to name Howell the starter heading into the offseason.
