The Washington Commanders ended their 2024 season with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game. They have nothing to hang their heads over, though, as not a single person outside the Washington organization thought they would make it this far in a million years.
After going 4-13 in 2023, the Commanders brought in Dan Quinn and drafted Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. The two of them combined to get the entire locker room on the same page, buying into Quinn’s scheme and strategy, and the outcome was astounding.
Not only did the Commanders make it to the NFC Championship for the first time in over 30 years, but they far exceeded the expectations they set for themselves. It was a glorious season, in all, and despite losing to the Eagles to end the year, the Commanders have so much to look forward to.
Still, fans are fans, and it wouldn’t be the end of the season without some social media reactions. Here’s the best of X for the NFC Championship:
A terribly disappointing end to a magical season for the #Commanders is upon us.
Going to leave a sour taste, of course, but the arrow ⏫️⏫️is pointing way up.
No guarantee that u ever get back here, but you’d like to think that if they do – they will have a better roster.
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) January 26, 2025
I’d never heard of a rule that allowed referees to award a team a score as was suggested by the official in the Commanders-Eagles game, but sure enough, here it is. Rule 12, Section 3, Article 4. pic.twitter.com/wmDHe5s2d2
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 26, 2025
Tough finish to a great season.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 26, 2025
4 Life no matter what.
Congrats on a great season Commanders.
Tough loss, but can’t wait till next year. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/9hV1ULMoUH
— Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) January 26, 2025
55-23. History books will not be kind.
— Rick Snider’s Washington (@Snide_Remarks) January 26, 2025
That will do it. Best season in years; ugly finale. Eagles damn good man.
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 26, 2025
Magical season, brutal finish
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 26, 2025
COMMANDERS
FLASH GRADESQB: B
RB: F
WR: B-
TE: A+
OL: B
DL: F
LB: F
DB: F
ST: B
COACHING: B
FANS: A+— Rick Snider’s Washington (@Snide_Remarks) January 26, 2025
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) January 26, 2025
Year 1 of Adam Peters, Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels ends with a crushing NFC Championship Game loss to Philly.
A great season for Washington with a really brutal finish.
They should be back and better — but it’s hard to get this far. Lot of self-inflicted wounds today.
— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) January 26, 2025
Game Recap: NFC Championship game – Commanders fumble the game away; Eagles win in a rout 55-23#RaiseHailhttps://t.co/fEJNk6umIA
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 26, 2025
Hell of a year. pic.twitter.com/Pp5I9wlpUq
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 26, 2025
Owners Mitch Rales and Mark Ein greeting players outside the #Commanders locker room. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/Wxie9DNM59
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 26, 2025
How about your quarterback, Philly?! #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/48JSpe1KcS
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025
Eagles legend Fletcher Cox called over Commanders TE Zach Ertz after the season-ending loss: pic.twitter.com/FHAP3O7C73
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 26, 2025
Don’t let the bitter ending distract you from what was and should be celebrated as a magical and transformative season.
This should be the standard now — not just a one-year anomaly. The foundation is set, the team has a franchise QB and competent coaching staff/management, and…
— Jordan (@wshingtontoday) January 26, 2025
