The Commanders are going all-in during what has been a dream 2024 season.
The franchise acquired star cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the Saints before Tuesday’s trade deadline, bolstering their playoff hopes after a surprising 7-2 start.
Washington will send third-, fourth- and sixth-round picks to New Orleans in exchange for the four-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The move strengthens a Commanders team that has already surpassed its preseason over-under total of six-and-a-half wins and now has a deep postseason run in sight.
With a half-game lead over the Eagles in the NFC East, the Commanders’ division odds improved slightly after the trade, moving to +110 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Philadelphia, who was the top pick to win the division at most major sportsbooks, remains the favorite at -145.
Oddsmakers are all but ruling out a collapse from the Commanders, pegging their win total at 11.5 and their playoff odds at -950.
They aren’t being overlooked as a Super Bowl contender, either.
Post-deadline, the Commanders are sitting at +2200 to win the Lombardi Trophy, which is tied with the Falcons and Texans for the ninth-best odds in the NFL.
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To win the NFC, the Commanders are tied with the Falcons and Vikings at +950, the fourth-best odds in the conference.
Washington’s out-of-nowhere 2024 success comes on the back of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is playing himself into the NFL MVP conversation.
Daniels is +800 to win the award and a massive -1350 favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.