Commanders Send NFC East Wake-Up Call to Dallas Cowboys
Two unexpected victories have propelled the Washington Commanders to a position they haven’t seen since the 1991-92 season. They now stand just one win away from a Super Bowl LXIX appearance after securing a spot in the NFC Championship game.
Their Wild Card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers caught attention, but it was Saturday’s dominant performance against the top-seeded Detroit Lions that delivered the most significant statement from this team in decades.
Washington’s remarkable season has positioned them not only to compete for a conference championship but also to challenge the status quo at a deeper level…
A level where the Dallas Cowboys have long resided.
Since 2015, the Commanders have only won the NFC East once, clinching the division in 2020 with an unremarkable 7-9 record. In contrast, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have consistently battled for dominance in every other season.
Entering this year, that trend seemed likely to continue. Dan Quinn’s Cowboys, built around a promising young quarterback in Daniels, appeared poised to contend in future years.
However, the Commanders have accelerated their timeline dramatically. They now resemble a team capable of competing for the division title on an annual basis.
What was once a two-team rivalry could now become a three-way battle—or perhaps a shift entirely, as Washington’s postseason surge suggests a changing landscape in the NFC East.
A victory over the Eagles in the NFC Championship game next week would solidify this new reality, as that game looms as the focal point of their season.
This doesn’t mean the Cowboys are suddenly irrelevant. Jerry Jones’ roster remains talented enough to rebound from their disappointing 7-10 season.
Still, the Commanders seem poised to become consistent contenders, offering fans a sense of