The Washington Commanders have had quite the first two seasons under Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn.

In Year 1, Daniels led Washington to the NFC Championship game, and many expected that to continue in 2025, but injuries and poor play led the Commanders to miss the playoffs altogether.

Now, looking ahead to 2026, what could we expect from Daniels and the Commanders? Playoffs? Or maybe something better?

For ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum, he’s given his Super Bowl LXI prediction, and it’s a doozy.

“Commanders over Bills,” Tannenbaum wrote. “Quarterback Jayden Daniels stays healthy next season and bounces back in a big way. He plays in every game and finishes the season by outdueling Allen and the Bills in a 45-42 shootout in L.A.”

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Could Commanders actually win Super Bowl?

As of right now, all 32 teams think they can.

But even before free agency has begun, it is hard to sit here and say the Commanders can do it.

After all, how healthy will Jayden be? Will he change his game style after getting so many injuries in Year 2? 

Plus, with no Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, instead, David Blough will be tasked with getting this offense up and rolling. How good can Washington be?

An improved version of 2025? Sure. But winning the Super Bowl? That’s a little far for me.

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