Jayden Daniels' Commanders Own 'Best NFL Offense' Potential In 2025
The Washington Commanders' offense in 2025 has the entire league on notice with the NFC East franchise doubling down on its efforts last year, and pushing all chips into the middle of the table.
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Deebo Samuel joins Terry McLaurin as Jayden Daniels' two key weapons, the run game has a solid one-two punch in Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, and a solid offensive line gives Daniels, who stunned the league last season, some good firepower.
Plus, with Kliff Kingsbury returning for an offense that averaged a crisp 28.5 points per game last season, naturally, more is expected this upcoming year.
And for NFL receiver Robbie Chosen Anderson, who was a guest on Good Morning Football, thinks Washington's offense has the potential to be the best in football.
"I love that offense, I think they have the potential to be the best offense in the NFL," Anderson said. "I say that because they didn't lose anybody, only additions, for what they did all one year, and what Kliff has in that offense has the capabilities to let everybody do what they're great at and utilize everyone to their highest potential."
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.© Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
That is a big call, but we think it's one that, if things go the way Washington fans want them to, might be a good chance of happening.
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Of course, others are predicting a regression for the Commanders and Daniels simply due to the high bar that was set last season, but there is also every chance the roster improves to the point where a Super Bowl is within the realm of possibility.
Deebo Samuel will give the offense some spark in both the run and pass game, while Laremy Tunsil "should" help anchor the offensive line and bring down the 47 sacks on Daniels last year.
But as far as being the best offense in football? That is quite the target to aim for.
Related: Commanders vs. Terry McLaurin Conflict Gets Bad News Update
Related: Commanders Named A 'Landing Spot' in Wild Brandon Aiyuk Trade Rumor
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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