The Washington Commanders' 2025 season was one to forget—just five wins and plenty of soul-searching. But after a busy offseason featuring a coaching shakeup and a roster overhaul, the question on every fan's mind is: how exciting are they right now?
Let's break it down. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn made bold moves, parting ways with coordinators Joe Whitt and Kliff Kingsbury and bringing in Daronte Jones and David Blough. They let some veteran free agents walk, signed fresh faces to make the defense younger and faster, and drafted smartly with limited picks. All that work has fans wondering: is this team actually fun to watch?
According to Bleacher Report's recent NFL excitement rankings, the Commanders land at a 6 out of 10. The big reason? Quarterback Jayden Daniels. He's the spark—a player with undeniable superstar potential. But if he struggles or can't stay healthy in 2026, this team could quickly become one of the league's most forgettable. For now, Daniels is doing the heavy lifting when it comes to entertainment value.
How does that stack up against the rest of the NFC East? Let's take a look:
Dallas Cowboys: 6 – After going 7-9-1 in 2025, the core hasn't changed much. But they've added quality pieces on defense, and the talent is there for a run. They remain one of the league's most intriguing teams, even if the excitement level is steady.
New York Giants: 9 – The Giants are the division's buzz factory. Loaded with young talent on both sides of the ball and now led by a Super Bowl-winning head coach, the potential is sky-high. There's a huge gap between their ceiling and floor, but that uncertainty makes them must-watch TV.
Philadelphia Eagles: 6 – You'd expect a Super Bowl contender to score higher, but the Eagles are stuck in neutral. They're still a flawed team, and the possibility of trading away their No. 1 receiver doesn't help. Hard to get too fired up about status quo.
If we're talking pure excitement—not just winning potential—the Commanders' 6 feels about right. They have a dynamic quarterback and a revamped defense, but the jury's still out. For now, Jayden Daniels is the show. And that's a pretty good place to start.