The Commanders haven't always been affiliated with futility. Once, they were one of the leagues' foremost superpowers.

The Washington Commanders have fallen short of reaching the Super Bowl, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles 55-23 in the NFC ...

Rypien was named the game's MVP after completing 18-of-33 passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Washington's defense, meanwhile, forced Kelly into four interceptions.