The 2023 NFL season is far from over, but last week was the midway point for the Washington Commanders. The Commanders improved to 4-5 after a 2-0 start, with a 20-17 win over the New England Patriots.
So, while it’s been a disappointing season overall for the Commanders, there have been bright spots. After Washington traded away starting edge rushers Montez Sweat and Chase Young last week, the Commanders were clear the remainder of this season was about quarterback Sam Howell’s development.
As disappointing as the first half of this season has been, Washington remains only one game out of the NFC’s final wild-card spot.
Since we are at the midseason point, let’s review the first half and hand out our midseason awards.