Nothing in the NFL is easy, but the Washington Commanders' offense sure made it feel that way at times during Jayden Daniels' rookie season. This year, things look, and feel, more difficult, and it's played a role in the team's up-and-down start.

If last year's version of the Commanders' offense was a sprinter -- they finished with top 10 rankings in yards per game, plays per game and yards per play -- the 2025 iteration is more like a freight train. It can move at speed when the engine is hot, but it takes some time to get things going. There are several reasons for the change in pace; injuries to key players like Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown are partially to blame, but teams have also found new ways to keep the unit from gaining traction.

Regardless of the reason, the Commanders' slow

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