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Washington Commanders may have to face the unconquerable Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 and Week 18

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17th May, 2025 11:26 IST


With the 2025 NFL Schedule ’s release, there are both benefits and disadvantages to every NFL team. The Washington Commanders , in particular, shocked everyone in the 2024 NFL season, all thanks to their rookie quarterback’s perpetual confidence! It was Jayden Daniels ’ magic throughout.

From only 4 wins and 13 losses in the 2023 NFL season to 12 wins and 5 losses in the 2024 NFL season, the Commanders sure did try their level best to mark their stay in the big games, which matter the most. However, in the 2024 NFL season, it was the unconquerable Philadelphia Eagles that got the Commanders eliminated in the NFC Championship game. Remember the disappointing score of 55-23?

John Breech, NFL Writer at CBS Sports, shares how the Washington Commanders’ 2025 NFL Schedule would impact their newly made stance! Additionally, the Commanders may encounter their 2024 NFL season rival, the Eagles, in big games that matter the most! Let’s find out about his valuable prediction.


The Washington Commanders could win against the New York Giants if they roll out former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson



One good thing for the Washington Commanders:

John Breech wrote, “Don’t be surprised if the Commanders get off to a hot start, and that’s because they have a very friendly early-season schedule.” - a hot start like the 2024 NFL season?

“In three of their first four games, they’ll face a group of quarterbacks who might struggle early in the season,” Breech continued.




Week 1 against the New York Giants (who recently got Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson to their team) - Breech writes, “The Giants will likely be rolling out on Russell Wilson, who would be in his first career start with the team.”

Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers ( Sports Illustrated calls Jordan Love a good QB with a win percentage of 96.7% in the 2024 NFL season). However, Love suffered too many injuries in the past season - a knee sprain, a groin strain, and an elbow ailment.




The Washington Commanders would face early-career start quarterbacks in the Las Vegas Raiders and the Atlanta Falcons

Week 3 would be against the Las Vegas Raiders (QB Cam Miller just got drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft). Breech said, “The Raiders will be starting Geno Smith, who would be making just his third career start with Las Vegas.”




Week 4 would be against the Atlanta Falcons (Veteran QB Kirk Cousins acts as a backup QB for QB Michael Penix Jr). Penix is in his second year with the Falcons. Breech wrote, “The Falcons will have Michael Penix, who only has three career starts heading into the 2025 season.“


Washington Commanders, facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 and Week 18 , could be great or a nightmare



One bad thing for the Washington Commanders: In the final 15 days of the 2025 regular season, the Commanders may play against the Super Bowl LIX champion, Philadelphia Eagles, twice - once in Week 16 and again in Week 18! Both will be big games for the Commanders!

Adam Schultz from Athlon Sports writes, “So the playoffs come early for the Commanders, and we imagine the schedule dropped, head coach Dan Quinn must have been licking his lips at his team having the chance to test themselves before the playoffs. It could be great or it could be a nightmare, and it won’t be until Washington has navigated it that we will get to see which one it is.”



Also Read: Ryan Clark says Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is unfireable - The Times of India

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