Commanders overtake Eagles ahead of championship Sunday; The Chiefs still No. 1

I thought on Saturday night Washington would fight bravely and narrowly missed beating the Lions, but it was clear early in the game that the Commanders were the loosest, freest group. Throughout the season, Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels have set the tone for this team, possessing a championship-caliber composure capable of filling any perceived holes. This is by no means a perfect list, but then again, the 2001 Patriots, 2011 Giants, 2020 Buccaneers and other teams overcame similar limitations to win it all, thanks to their approaches fearless, their low-pulse quarterbacks and even coaching. Who’s to say this group can’t beat the Eagles, advance to the big game and achieve a similar triumph? These Commanders have become the new darlings of the NFL, with Daniels as the leading man, and it should surprise no one at this point if he becomes the first rookie QB to start in a Super Bowl. A new generation of Washington football has arrived, and it’s hard to see this team breaking out of the ranks of contenders anytime soon, even if the Commanders can’t reach the top of the mountain this season.