The full 2025 NFL schedule is out, and the Washington Commanders are staring down a challenging but exciting season. Coming off a strong 2024 campaign that ended in the NFC Championship, there’s growing buzz that Jayden Daniels and company could take another big step forward.
It all kicks off with a tough divisional battle against the New York Giants, who’ve reloaded their defense and added Russell Wilson at quarterback. But Daniels is expected to set the tone early, using his legs and arm to squeeze out a Week 1 win.
From there, the Commanders hit the road for a short-week matchup at Lambeau Field—a brutal draw against a Packers team with Super Bowl potential. That one goes down as a likely loss.
Week 3 brings a favorable matchup against the Raiders, who might have speed but not enough firepower to keep up with Daniels. Then it’s off to Atlanta, where Washington gets another shot at the Falcons after last year’s overtime thriller. This time, the Commanders pull away late for a 3-1 start.
Week 5 brings a tricky trip to L.A. to face the Chargers. A turnover here or there could tilt the game, and in this prediction, Washington falls short. But the bounce-back is swift—Daniels outduels Caleb Williams in a primetime showdown vs. the Bears.
Week 7 and 8 are massive: back-to-back primetime games at Dallas and Kansas City. Washington edges the Cowboys with a last-second field goal and then stuns the defending champs in Arrowhead to improve to 6-2.
Seattle comes next, and with the Seahawks likely in flux, the Commanders take care of business. But a revenge-minded Lions squad hands them a close loss in Week 10.
After that? It’s all gas, no brakes. Wins against the Dolphins, Broncos, Vikings, and Giants push the Commanders to 11-3. Then comes the much-anticipated Week 16 showdown against the Eagles. This time, Washington gets the upper hand and clinches their 12th win.
The Cowboys rematch in Week 17? Another tight one, but the Commanders’ offensive versatility proves too much. At 13-3, they clinch the division and rest their starters for the finale against the Eagles, who take that one to finish 12-5.
Final Record: 13-4
Division Champs. No. 2 Seed. Super Bowl hopes alive.
