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\nArticles
\nESPN
\nWashington Commanders schedule 2025: Takeaways, predictions<\/a>
\nBiggest takeaway<\/p>\n

Call it the schedule Jayden Daniels<\/a> built. His popularity is one big reason why Washington will play five prime-time games and 10 games in what\u2019s considered a national window. The Commanders have seven national games in a row from Weeks 6-13, interrupted only by their bye \u2014 with three night games in four weeks. It ties the record for the most prime-time games in franchise history \u2014 they had five in 2013 and \u201817.<\/p>\n

Circle this date<\/p>\n

Dec. 20. The Commanders will face Philadelphia for the first time since losing the NFC Championship Game, 55-23. Numerous players were upset not just in losing the game but in the lopsided score. They clearly felt they could beat the Eagles. Washington spent the offseason trying to do what the Eagles have done for years \u2014 build strong lines on both sides of the ball. Their first meeting is so late in the season that the teams will be well-established. Has Washington closed the gap at all? This game will help answer that question.<\/p>\n

How will the Commanders handle more prime-time games and national attention?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s quite a jump for the franchise. Washington did go 2-1 in prime-time regular-season games last season \u2014 and 2-0 in the postseason. The Commanders were a fresh team down the stretch last season and that helped them win seven consecutive games before losing to the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. But this schedule \u2014 the night games combined with the 10th-most miles traveled \u2014 will test their endurance.<\/p>\n

Commanders.com
\n5 takeaways from Commanders\u2019 2025 schedule<\/a>
\n3. A busier travel schedule.<\/p>\n

The Commanders had a favorable travel schedule in 2024, as they only had to travel across the country for one game. This year will be a bit more challenging in terms of sheer travel miles.<\/p>\n

The Commanders won\u2019t travel as far as the Los Angeles Chargers, who will lead the league with 37,086 miles, but they do rank just outside the top 10 with 21,363 miles. Much of that will come from the game played against the Dolphins in Spain, but they will also have to travel to SoFi Stadium to play the Chargers as well as Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers and U.S. Bank Stadium to play the Minnesota Vikings.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all bad for the Commanders, though. The games between the Packers (Week 2), Chargers (Week 5) and Vikings (Week 14) are all spread out, meaning there will not be a similar situation to last year, when they had to play the Arizona Cardinals on the road less than a week after traveling to play the Cincinnati Bengals. The Commanders will also play two western division teams (the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks) at home.<\/p>\n

Still, the Commanders will be moving around the country far more often in 2025.<\/p>\n

Washington Post (paywall)
\nRating every game on the Commanders\u2019 2025 schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

A \u201cMonday Night Football\u201d showdown with the Chiefs and playoff rematches with the Lions and Eagles highlight Washington\u2019s slate.<\/p>\n

Week 4: Sunday, Sept. 28 at Atlanta (1 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Last year, the Commanders had the NFL\u2019s easiest schedule and feasted on teams that didn\u2019t make the postseason, going 11-1 in those games<\/a>. That included a playoff-clinching 30-24 overtime win<\/a> against Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons in Week 17. Expect Washington to be fired up for Dan Quinn\u2019s return to Atlanta, where he coached for five-plus seasons.<\/p>\n

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 5 at Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Washington hasn\u2019t won a road game against the Chargers (in Los Angeles or San Diego) since 1986, when Gary Clark caught a late touchdown pass from Jay Schroeder in a 30-27 win<\/a>. Quarterback Justin Herbert will provide a stiff test for defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.\u2019s unit.<\/p>\n

Week 6: Monday, Oct. 13 vs. Chicago (8:15 p.m.)<\/p>\n

The Bears come to Landover for a third straight year and the second showdown between the first two picks of the 2024 draft. Methinks Chicago cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who was seen taunting the home crowd<\/a> with his back to the line of scrimmage when Washington\u2019s Hail Mary play began, will keep his focus on the field this time. The Commanders fan who was telling a Fox 5 sports reporter \u201cI feel as though we won, for real\u201d<\/a> as the game-winning miracle was unfolding behind him would be an inspired choice for honorary captain.<\/p>\n

Riggo\u2019s Rag
\nCommanders could allow Jayden Daniels to participate in 2028 Olympics<\/a><\/p>\n

According to Tom Pelissero from the NFL Network<\/a>, owners will discuss a resolution at next week\u2019s league meeting that would allow professional players to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This will include flag football for the first time, and no more than one player from each team, coupled with a designated international player, will be permitted to participate.<\/p>\n

This brings excitement and trepidation in equal measure. Players would no doubt relish the prospect of representing their country at such a prestigious event. For the clubs that invest millions into their stars, there will be nervousness.<\/p>\n

The last thing the Commanders, or anyone around the league, wants is for their franchise player to get hurt doing something that isn\u2019t team-related. Considering Daniels might have a barrier-breaking extension<\/a> sewn up by the time 2028 rolls around, there is a lot potentially at stake.<\/p>\n

Commanders.com<\/p>\n

Top 5 plays from Trey Amos\u2019 2024 season<\/a>
\nAmos breaks up game-tying touchdown against LSU<\/p>\n

Amos knows how to make big plays in clutch situations. Just look at what he did against LSU.<\/p>\n

The Rebels had a 17-10 lead against the Tigers, who were looking to tie the score with 17 seconds left before halftime. With the ball at Ole Miss\u2019 28-yard line, Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier dropped back and flung a pass to tight end Mason Taylor, who was in the end zone with Amos in coverage.<\/p>\n

Taylor is usually a reliable pass-catcher, but that was not the case working against Amos. The cornerback batted the ball away just before Taylor could get his hands on it, and LSU had to settle for a field goal.<\/p>\n

Riggo\u2019s Rag
\nCommanders could get Brian Daboll fired by the Giants after Week 15<\/a><\/p>\n

Their investment in quarterback Daniel Jones failed spectacularly. To make matters worse, running back Saquon Barkley thrived<\/a> with the Eagles en route to hoisting the Vince Lombardi trophy. This came after the Giants didn\u2019t believe he was worth another financial commitment.<\/p>\n

Speculation inevitably rose regarding the futures of general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. Both came under fire last season, but owner John Mara gave them another shot to prove themselves. The margin for error is almost non-existent, and he won\u2019t be as leniant next time around if the same trend continues.<\/p>\n

The NFL schedule makers handed the Commanders a golden opportunity to put Daboll out of his misery. They\u2019ll get the chance to turn up the heat immediately when the Giants come to Northwest Stadium in Week 1<\/a>. If improvements haven\u2019t been made by the time Washington\u2019s voyage to MetLife Stadium in Week 15 rolls around, another crippling defeat to a division rival might be enough for Mara to pull the plug.<\/p>\n

Podcasts & videos
\nCommanders Poised For A BIG Leap? | NFC East Offseason Breakdown<\/p>\n

We knew the who and where. Now we know the when. Commanders schedule breakdown with @JacksonSports<\/a>. Toughest and must-win stretches. Opposing QB order. Stateside game you’d pay to attend. Record predictions. More.https:\/\/t.co\/fXFm7EEsn3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 1,073 – Five takeaways from the Commanders’ 2025 regular-season schedule. Eight national-TV games, including a franchise-record-tying five primetime games. A proper bye for the first time in four seasons. Key stretches and travel data. And more.https:\/\/t.co\/bZGLGwNyrt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Photos<\/p>\n

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Commanders.com
\nThe best of Trey Amos<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out the top photos of Commanders cornerback Trey Amos during his college career.<\/p>\n

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NFC East links
\nNFL.com
\nNFL schedule: Each NFC team\u2019s win total projection for 2025 season<\/a>
\nWins – 11.0
\nPhiladelphia Eagles<\/a>
\nNFC EAST CHAMPIONS <\/p>\n

Week 1<\/a>\u2019s win percentage represents Philly\u2019s highest forecasted odds of beating Dallas in their first matchup of the season (in any week) in at least 10 seasons. You\u2019re welcome, Eagles fans. Over the next three weeks, the defending champs visit the Chiefs, host the Rams, then travel to the Bucs \u2014 with each game presenting a much tougher task than the opener. It\u2019s worth noting that the Eagles and Commanders don\u2019t have their first matchup until Week 16 in Washington (with the follow-up set for Week 18 in Philly). <\/p>\n

Wins – 10.2
\nWashington Commanders<\/a>
\nWILD CARD <\/p>\n

Through Week 7, the Commanders are forecasted to be atop the NFC East. At that point, they will reach what could be a major turning point for their season: a Monday Night Football game in Kansas City in Week 8, followed by back-to-back home contests against the Seahawks and Lions. Washington can secure its best chance of outlasting the Eagles in the division by winning at least two of those three games. In other words, the Commanders can really set themselves up well ahead of their Week 11 game<\/a> against Miami in Madrid, Spain. <\/p>\n

Wins – 7.2
\nDallas Cowboys<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the Cowboys\u2019 toughest three-game stretch: In Week 12, they host the Eagles, welcome the Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13 and then head to Detroit for a Thursday Night Football clash in Week 14. It\u2019s important to remember that if Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons, who each missed time in 2024, are available all season, Dallas\u2019 ceiling increases, especially if rookie right guard Tyler Booker is able to get acclimated. The first-round pick had the highest floor and was my highest-rated lineman at his position in this year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n

Wins – 5.4
\nNew York Giants<\/a><\/p>\n

Trying to win at Washington (in Week 1) and hosting Kansas City (on Sunday Night Football in Week 3) in the first three weeks of the season is tough in itself. That becomes a much tougher ask if rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart ends up being the team\u2019s starter. The Giants\u2019 schedule is punishing overall and especially so midway through the campaign, with back-to-back road games in Denver (Week 7) and Philadelphia (Week 8) and home games against San Francisco (Week 9) and Green Bay (Week 11) sandwiched around a trip to Chicago. The difficult sequence finally ends in Detroit in Week 12.<\/p>\n

No way: Cowboys stars Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb ROAST Eagles standout CB Quinyon Mitchell:<\/p>\n

Parsons: \u201cThey [Eagles fans] talking about \u2018You going to Quinyonimo Bay\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Lamb: \u201cStop the cap. I ain\u2019t never been locked down.\u201d<\/p>\n

pic.twitter.com\/RUwi1Nxpag<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Dawg: Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb talks about how he feels about his signature \u201cnose wipe\u201d celebration being banned as the NFL labels it a \u201cviolent gesture.\u201d:<\/p>\n

\u201cSo disrespectful\u2026God forbid, I\u2019m sick,\u201d <\/p>\n

According to the new rule, any player who does the celebration will\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/y8xraf6Q3R<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

NFL league links<\/p>\n

BREAKING: The Indianapolis #Colts<\/a> DELETED their 2025 schedule release video just an hour after posting it.<\/p>\n

The team likely deleted it because they had the Coast Guard arresting #Dolphins<\/a> wide receiver Tyreek Hill (@cheetah<\/a>) in the video.<\/p>\n

WOW\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/NI7XNPmvia<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Discussion topics<\/p>\n

: Robert Griffin III hinted at coming out of retirement in his latest TikTok video <\/p>\n

RGIII last played for the Ravens in 2020. pic.twitter.com\/yek0xXzyaX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

All aTwitter<\/p>\n

Washington, coming off a 12-win season, is now favored in 12 games this season.<\/p>\n

No crazier sign of how much has changed in a year is that the Commanders are only a 3.5 dog at KC on MNF. Imagine the line at any other point in the Mahomes era. https:\/\/t.co\/tJMKbOL0mx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Confident: Falcons star RB Bijan Robinson placed a bet with his friend that he will beat the Commanders by 20+ points this season.<\/p>\n

Atlanta is coming into the season with vengeance. pic.twitter.com\/GR1ETadgyb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Going to the right place is vital. The Bears were a disaster with a def HC and first time play caller. Daniels went to a place that had a plan for him \u2014 on the field and with how they built out support around him. Minn a terrific place too. Denver clearly as well. It matters. https:\/\/t.co\/ON4kbpJbvE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John Keim (@john_keim) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

LISTEN: \u201cWe will reach a deal.\u201d DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson now sounding like the deal to build a new Commanders stadium is inevitable. He says it will likely involve local tax dollars going to it, which he himself doesn\u2019t support. @WTOP<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ThEa0HAEvI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) May 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Final: Carolina 3, Washington 1<\/p>\n

Capitals season comes to an end in game five.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) May 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Tom Wilson: \u201cIt\u2019s really tough. This was one of the best years of my hockey career. The amount of fun we had, how close a group it truly was.\u201d #AllCaps<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gHr0s3QqRb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) May 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Caps exceeded expectations and one could argue this season was the best in franchise history outside of 2017-18. https:\/\/t.co\/LX4cu3jdYL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 A.J. Perez (@byajperez) May 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n