The Washington Commanders finally pivoted from the franchise's longtime racist nickname in 2020, landing on their new identity in 2022 after playing two seasons as the Washington Football Team.

Sam Darnold set a Seahawks record by completing his first 17 passes and let the whole nation know he is a legitimate MVP candidate.

Times reporter Bob Condotta gave all aspects of the team an ‘A’ grade in his Week 9 report card, aside from running back Kenneth Walker III, who still earned a B+.