Head Coach: Ron Rivera
2020 Record: 7-9
First Round Draft Pick: Jamin Davis, LB (19)
There were plenty of heart-warming story lines for Washington last year. Head Coach Ron Rivera battled through cancer and chemo, never missing a game; while QB Alex Smith overcame a horrific injury (and life-threatening recovery) to retake the field and play well. But you are what your record says, and for Washington, that meant a sub-500 season and plenty of questions going into 2021. Bringing in Ryan Fitzpatrick makes sense if you have a promising young QB to mentor, but we don't see that guy on the roster yet. (We were rooting for Kellen Mond at pick #51, but Washington chose a tackle in the second round ... and by round 3, all the next level QBs were gone.) So WFT fans are hoping for some Fitz-magic to help keep pace in the NFC East. Washington's stout defense should help them again this year, but we think the 'boys down in Texas are the clear favorites in the division for 2021.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?: YOUR POCKETGUIDE TO THE 2021 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON
Get ready to enjoy the 2021 NFL season! This handy pocket guide provides a convenient week-by-week schedule for the entire 2021 NFL season, as well as team schedules for all 32 teams. You'll be able to keep track of the results and scores of every game and each team's wins and losses as the season unfolds. Plus, you'll find write-ups on each team, including their head coach, last season's record, and their most recent first round draft picks. There's also an entire section devoted to the play-offs, with room to fill out your bracket and track results from Wild Card weekend to Super Bowl 56. Make your predictions, place your bets, and enjoy every first down, every touchdown, every minute of football 2021.