The Washington Commanders are currently in their preseason, with the first game of the regular season kicking off on Sunday, Sept. 13. Don’t know a lot about football? Here’s a basic breakdown of the key information you should know going into this season.

Player breakdown

Let’s learn about the need-to-know players, positions and storylines heading into the season.

The Quarterback: Jayden Daniels is looking to bounce back after an injury-plagued campaign last year.

Star players: See which nine players are listed as the top team members this season.

Injured players: Star left tackle Laremy Tunsil could miss the entire season after recently tearing his triceps, not long after signing a historically lucrative contract with the team. Keep track of who is injured on this website.

Get a better understanding of where the team stands compared to previous seasons.

Rankings this season

With 32 teams in the NFL, the Washington Commanders are projected to finish near the bottom of the league, ranking 28th in preseason rankings for the upcoming season. However, there are some reasons for hope.

First games

It’s looking like it could be a rough start to the regular season, with the Commanders facing the Philadelphia Eagles, the No. 2-ranked team, in their first game on Sunday, Sept. 13, followed by the Seattle Seahawks, the No. 1-ranked team, in their third game on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Don’t miss the full schedule for this season so you can follow along.

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