Predicting the Commanders' next four games after 4-1 start in 2024
By Dean Jones
The Washington Commanders are off to a start not many thought possible. Dan Quinn's impressive culture shift is leading to significant improvements in the on-field product and an unbelievable atmosphere within the locker room. His team is atop the NFC East with a 4-1 record. It's a remarkable run that's quickly become the story of the campaign to date.
It's not just that the Commanders are beating teams, it's how they're doing it. They've easily disposed of the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns in consecutive weeks. Quinn's men didn't have much trouble with the Cincinnati Bengals either. Had Washington's offense been more efficient in the red zone, they'd have blown out the New York Giants for good measure.
Nobody could be asking any more from the Commanders right now. Positivity is surging and the atmosphere among the fanbase has completely shifted from the downtrodden days of the previous regime. They cannot get ahead of themselves, but the professionalism and unity in the building should ensure this hype train keeps gaining speed as the campaign progresses.
With this in mind, we took a look at how the Commanders might fare over their next four games following an incredible 4-1 start.
Predicting the Commanders' next four games after 4-1 start in 2024
Commanders at Ravens - Week 6
- Date: Sunday, October 13
- Time: 1.00 p.m. ET
- Venue: M&T Bank Stadium
This is the game of the week. It's one that CBS protected to keep it from getting potentially flexed to primetime. Looking at how the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens have performed so far, it's not hard to see why.
It's the biggest litmus test of Washington's season to date. The Ravens have recovered from a rocky start to win three straight. They needed overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals, but the end result is all that matters. The Commanders must be at their best to stand any chance of achieving success on their travels.
Having a plan to stop quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry is crucial. The duo is almost impossible to restrict entirely, so minimizing their influence is the primary objective for Joe Whitt Jr.'s improving defense. If they can do that, Baltimore's defense is vulnerable enough for rookie signal-caller Jayden Daniels to capitalize.
- Prediction: Commanders Loss (4-2)
The Commanders are brimming with confidence and have nothing to fear at M&T Bank Stadium. They have a chance if further improvements arrive. At the same time, it's not a complete catastrophe if Dan Quinn falls to his second regular-season defeat.