The Washington Commanders surprised many around the league by winning double-digit games for the first time since 2012 and coming one victory away from reaching the Super Bowl. Now, there are higher expectations for the squad in the second year of the Jayden Daniels era.
The Commanders will have a tougher schedule this year by virtue of finishing second in the NFC East. Super Bowl contenders like the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions loom later in the year along with talented teams like the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. They will also experience a dramatic increase in travel miles, which includes a trip to Europe to play the Miami Dolphins.
Now that the season is on the horizon, Commanders.com is going to break down each of Washington’s opponents. We’ll start with the New York Giants, who have bolstered an already potent pass rush this offseason with perhaps the most talented prospect in this year’s draft class.
Game information
Date: Sept. 7
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Northwest Stadium (tickets can be purchased here)