The 2024 Washington Commanders were quite fortunate.
Yes, they had to compete in the NFC East division, and yes, they had to face the Philadelphia Eagles three times in 2024, including their 55-23 bad loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship game in Philly.
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Yet, there was one sphere in which the Commanders were actually quite blessed last season. So much so, that it should be remembered the odds of the Commanders having the same good fortune in 2025 is doubtful.
How blessed were the Commanders with good health in 2024?
Most importantly, even with Jayden Daniels suffering a rib injury, Daniels was able to play in all 17 games last season. Terry McLaurin and Zach Ertz also led the offensive skill positions by starting all 17 regular-season games.
Along the offensive line, guards Nick Allegretti and Sam Cosmi both started all 17 games, but that will not be the case this season. Cosmi tore an ACL in Washington’s win at Detroit in the Divisional Round of the playoffs and will likely miss several games this upcoming season.
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On the other side of the ball, Daron Payne, Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu and Jeremy Chinn all started the maximum 17 games. While defensive backs Quan Martin and Mike Sainristil started 16 of the 17 games.
Consequently, the Commanders’ depth will most likely need to be called upon more often in 2025. We can’t naively assume Washington will be as fortunate and healthy in 2025.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: It would be unlikely for the Commanders to be as healthy in 2025