In 2024, the Commanders are embarking on a new phase. Following a disappointing 4-13 season under new owner Josh Harris, Washington saw the necessity for reevaluation and change. This offseason, Harris made decisive moves. The Commanders parted ways with head coach Ron Rivera and brought in two prominent ex🤪ecutives: former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers and former Vikings GM Rick Spielman, to establish a new le♓adership team.
Washington’s new leadership then appointed 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as their GM and hired Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as the new head coach. In addition, they drafted LSU Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels as their franchise quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024⛦ NFL Draft. With a second-year ownership group, a new GM, a new head coach, and a promising﷽ rookie quarterback, the Commanders are ready to start their rebuilding process this season.
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Washington Commanders 2024 Schedule
Here is a complete breakdown of the Commanders’ 2024 schedule, including dates, start times, analysis, schedule strength, and record prediction.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 8 | @ Tampa Bay | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 15 | vs NY Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Mon, Sep 23 | @ Cincinnati | 8:15 PM | ABC |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 29 | @ Arizona | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 6 | vs Cleveland | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Sun, Oct, 13 | @ Baltimore | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 20 | vs Carolina | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 27 | vs Chicago | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 3 | @ NY Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 10 | vs Pittsburgh | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 11 | Thu, Nov 14 | @ Philadelphia | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 12 | Sun, Nov, 24 | vs Dallas | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 1 | vs Tennessee | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 14 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 15 | Sun, Dec 15 | @ New Orleans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 22 | vs Philadelphia | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 17 | Sun, Dec 29 | vs Atlanta | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 5 | @ Dallas | TBD | TBD |
Washington Commanders Strength of Schedule in 2024
The Commanders face the 13th-toughest schedule in the NFL for the 2024 season, according toꦑ Sh🃏arp Football Analysis. This ranking is slightly above the league average and is expected when considering their upcoming matchups.
Washington Commanders 2024 Record Prediction
The Commanders face challenging home and away games against NFC East rivals like Dallas and Philadelphia, against whom they went 0-6 last season. Additionally, they will play all teams from the AFC North, which was the best division last season, with the Browns, Ravens, and Steelers making the playoffs and the Bengals’ star quarterback Joe Burrow returning from injury. They also have a tough road game against the Buccaneers and a potentially tricky home game against the new-look Bears.
Washington will face the Giants twice again, a matchup they welcome despite last season’s losses. Favorable home games include the Panthers and Titans, while road games against the Cardinals and Saints could be worse. A home game against Kirk Cousins and the Falcons is also potentially winnable.
The Commanders are not expected to compete for the NFC East title or a Super Bowl this season. Instead, the focus is on developing new franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and setting him up for future success. The team’s progress should be measured by Daniels’ development rather than wins and losses.
Washington Commanders Record Prediction: 5-12
