Washington Commanders’ Schedule 2024-2025: Dates, Times, TV Channels, Strength of Schedule, and More

A new era is beginning for the Washington Commanders. With a new head coach in Dan Quinn, a new franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, and new ownership that looks eager to turn things around swiftly, the Commanders are a very interesting team to watch this season.

Let’s take a look at the Commanders’ schedule for the 2024 NFL season, including their strength of schedule (SOS) ranking, record prediction, and biggest matchups of the season.

Washington Commanders’ Schedule and Opponents

The complete 2024 NFL schedule was released on May 15 at 8 p.m. ET, and we have it in the table below (which is best viewed in landscape mode).

Commanders’ Strength of Schedule

The Commanders got a lucky break when it comes to the schedule, as things could’ve been much tougher on paper. According to PFN’s in-house metric, Washington’s strength of schedule ranks as the 12th-easiest in the NFL.

Despite having to play the Cowboys and Eagles four times a year, a big reason for their ranking is the fact that they’ll face the NFC South, which was nothing special in 2023, while also getting to play a Titans team that is trying to figure themselves out in 2024 as well.

Commanders Record Prediction: 7-10

The Commanders used the No. 2 overall pick to select QB Jayden Daniels, and they also drafted defensive tackle Johnny Newton, cornerback Mike Sainristil, tight end Ben Sinnott, guard Brandon Coleman, and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey among others. Their draft class drew rave reviews from scouts and experts alike.

League sources who spoke to @caplannfl believe the #Commanders nailed the 2024 #NFLDraft. 👏 pic.twitter.com/ocRyIeICeM

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) April 30, 2024

In addition to adding talented players through the draft, the Commanders were active in free agency, adding running back Austin Ekeler, linebacker Bobby Wagner, defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., defensive end Dorance Armstrong, defensive end Clelin Ferrell, center Tyler Biadasz, linebacker Frankie Luvu, tight end Zach Ertz, safety Jeremy Chinn, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, and quarterback Marcus Mariota among others.

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It seems Washington has done enough to improve on last season’s 4-13 record. While they may not have a winning record, they’re a team that could be on the rise with a bright future ahead.

Quinn and Co. will bring a different feel to that locker room, and while 7-10 is nothing spectacular, winning three more games than last season would most certainly be an achievement.

Prime-Time Games

Week 3: Commanders at Bengals (MNF)

Week 11: Commanders at Eagles (TNF)

This season, the Commanders have two prime-time games — up from one in 2023. After drafting Daniels, Washington gets a bit more prime-time love this season. The electrifying young QB enters the NFL with plenty of hype, and all eyes will be on the No. 2 overall pick throughout his rookie year.

When Is Washington’s Bye Week?

The Commanders’ bye is in Week 14. They will have two weeks to prepare for their Week 15 road matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Biggest Matchups of the Year

Any time the Commanders face their bitter rival, the Cowboys, it’s a big game. Add in the fact that they have brought in several former Cowboys players, and Quinn most recently being Dallas’ defensive coordinator, the personal feelings around the matchup will certainly get turned up another notch.

Quinn knows the Cowboys’ strengths and weaknesses, and Dallas knows his. With Quinn having his own team to control once again, he and the Commanders will be eager to knock off the division-winning Cowboys in their two matchups next season.

Even though it won’t be on prime time, another game to circle is the Commanders’ home game against the Bears, as this will be the first matchup between No. 1 pick Caleb Williams and No. 2 pick Daniels.

Check out PFN’s coverage of the NFL schedule release, including the full week-by-week schedule, a breakdown of how the NFL schedule is made, top revenge games of 2024, strength of schedule rankings, our ranking of this year’s international games, and more!