The Arizona Cardinals ran Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury out of the The Valley two seasons ago after the former Cardinals’ head coach failed to make any substantial progression within the franchise during his four-year tenure.

Also, Eagles DC Vic Fangio used a timely counter, the Bills sold out on Derrick Henry and the Lions' mistakes compounded D's injury issues.

It was four months ago on Sept. 22 that the Arizona Cardinals lost in Week 3 to the Detroit Lions, 20-13. The Cardinals were 1-2 after that game and the Lions 2-1. Following the game, the Cardinals were .500 at 7-7 to finish 8-9 while the Lions won 13 of their last 14 to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 15-2 record.

The former Cardinals tight end has been a key ingredient to Washington's successful season under quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury - whom Ertz played under in Arizona. NFL.com recently named Ertz as one of the league's best free agent signings of the year:

The Washington Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 33 years after engineering a stunning 45-31 victory over the

The Dallas Cowboys have been stuck at home, watching their fellow NFC East rivals compete in the NFL Playoffs. The

Yet some serious cap space awaits the Cardinals, and if used correctly, it can elevate Arizona from good to great in 2025. According to OverTheCap.com, the Cardinals' current cap figure of $72 million ranks fifth in the NFL.

With the Commanders ending their 33-year wait, the Cowboys now have the longest Championship game drought in the NFC.

Like everyone else, the Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck at home watching. Their draft evaluation period is still in its infancy. However, the four teams still vying for a spot in next month’s Super Bowl provide lessons for the Steelers that the team needs to take to heart ahead of a crucial offseason.

The Dallas Cowboys are still searching for their next head coach. They could target a Washington Commanders coordinator for their coaching vacancy.

Jayden Daniels, the promising quarterback of the Washington Commanders, is not only shining on the field. His fortune is growing with multi-million dollar contracts, brand deals and a promising future in the NFL.