The 2020 season was a historic turnaround for the Washington franchise, as they finished 7-9 to clinch the NFC East title and secure their first playoff berth since 2015. Under first-year head coach Ron Rivera, the team showed incredible resilience by becoming the first in NFL history to make the postseason after a 2-7 start, highlighted by a landmark victory that ended the Pittsburgh Steelers' 11-0 undefeated streak. The season was anchored by an elite defense that ranked second in the league and featured standout performances from Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young and NFL Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith. In their final season as the Washington Football Team, the 2021 squad finished with a 7-10 record, highlighted by an impressive four-game winning streak in November. Led by the resilience of quarterback Taylor Heinicke and Pro Bowl performances from defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and guard Brandon Scherff, the team secured memorable victories over the defending champion Buccaneers and division rival Giants.