The Washington Commanders are poised to be in the spotlight in 2025, scheduling an impressive eight standalone games, thanks largely to quarterback Jayden Daniels' stellar rookie season and the team's deep postseason performance.
The season opener kicks off at home against the Giants on a Sunday afternoon, but the real action starts in Week 2. Washington travels to Green Bay for a Thursday night showdown with the Packers, marking their first primetime appearance.
A busy schedule from Week 5 to Week 11 puts the Commanders in the limelight, beginning with a game against the Chargers in Southern California, set for a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on FOX. Week 6 heralds a clash between Daniels and the 2024 first overall pick, Caleb Williams, on Monday Night Football.
The anticipation builds with Washington hosting the Cowboys in Week 7 for another FOX late-afternoon slot, succeeded by two consecutive primetime battles: Week 8 at Kansas City on Monday night and a Sunday Night Football skirmish against the Seahawks in Week 9.
Week 10 brings a rematch from last year's divisional round against the Lions, slated again for a 4:25 p.m. start on FOX. The international stage then calls as the Commanders face off against the Dolphins in Madrid with a 9:30 a.m. kickoff.
Following a Week 12 bye, Washington takes on the Broncos in another Sunday Night Football event. The closing stretch includes two 1 p.m. road games against the Vikings and Giants, with a unique Saturday game against the Eagles in Week 16.
Highlighting the holiday season, a Week 17 Christmas Day showdown with the Cowboys is set for a standalone 1 p.m. slot, closing out an exciting schedule featuring eight standalone and three additional late-afternoon highlight games.
