7 Commanders whose Washington futures hinge on the final three games

"The Washington Commanders as a franchise might not be playing for much other than division pride in the role of spoiler over the final three games of 2025, but for several players, the next few weeks are critical. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are constantly assessing the roster, now more than ever. The power duo needs to find out where things stand and what improvements are required heading into a critical offseason,"

"You discover more about a player's resolve in these situations. It's easy to put in the work and give maximum effort on the field when things are going well, as was evident last season when the Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship game. But when the chips are down, it's much more difficult. And make no mistake, Peters and Quinn will be watching closely."

"The Washington Commanders have failed to find legitimate stability at the kicking position for years. It's been a constant source of frustration for fans, and general manager Adam Peters is still scrambling to find the correct answer to this ongoing riddle. It's been yet another kicking carousel in Washington this season. Brandon McManus was signed and quickly released. The Commanders moved swiftly to sign veteran Matt Gay following his release by the Indianapolis Colts,"

The Commanders will likely play for division pride and act as spoilers during the final three games of 2025 while key players face critical evaluation. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are intensifying roster assessments to determine improvements needed for a pivotal offseason, placing nearly all non-cornerstone players on notice. Fans expect major personnel and possible coaching changes after an underwhelming campaign. Late-season performance will reveal player resolve under adversity and guide front-office decisions. The kicking position remains unstable, with a recent carousel that included signing and quickly releasing Brandon McManus and later acquiring Matt Gay following his Colts release.

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