Washington Commanders 2022 game by game predictions

The Washington Commanders will kick off the season opener at home this Sunday and the seventeen game schedule is full of challenges.

In July, the Burgundy and Gold celebrated ninety years of existence and another season on the gridiron is about to begin.  The Washington Commanders of 2022 look to build on two consecutive seven-win seasons and push for a division title and/or a playoff berth.  Many changes during the offseason have given the fans plenty of hope, but some of that optimism is understandably guarded.

Today, we will take a look at the full slate of seventeen games and give you predictions for each contest.  Please keep in mind that the weekly updates from yours truly may stray from what we see today.  The weekly analysis of each game from the previous week will include a prediction for the next game.  The format will be similar to last year.

Today’s predictions will be a quick snapshot of each game.  Will we see a winning from the Washington Commanders in 2022?  Can they win the NFC East title?  Can the Burgundy and Gold make a deep playoff run?  Let’s get right to it.

Commanders game-by-game predictions for the 2022 season

Game 1 – Jacksonville at Commanders

The Washington Commanders 2022 season opener will be hotly contested.  Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence should have a solid season, but Carson Wentz is the one who will shine with three touchdown passes on Sunday.

Commanders 31 Jaguars 24

Game 2 – Washington (1-0) at Detroit

The Lions are improved and a bandwagon is forming.  The first road game is very close, but a late Antonio Gibson touchdown gives the visitors an early season victory.

Commanders 28 Lions 27

Game 3 – Philadelphia at Commanders (2-0)

Starting the season at 2-0 is not enough of a momentum-builder for the home team.  Philly’s depth is just too much to overcome.

Eagles 24 Washington 21

Game 4 – Washington (2-1) at Dallas

The Commanders put forth their first poor game of the season as Dallas romps.

Cowboys 38 Commanders 14

Game 5 – Tennessee at Commanders (2-2)

In a see-saw affair, the home team is able to prevail on a last-minute touchdown catch from rookie Jahan Dotson.

Commanders 27 Titans 21

Game 6 – Washington (3-2) at Chicago

The Commanders travel to the Windy City on a Thursday night and pound the Bears all the way to Lake Michigan.

Commanders 35 Bears 20

Game 7 – Green Bay at Commanders (4-2)

This game becomes intensely fierce and it comes down to a Joey Slye field goal as the Commanders score a mild upset.

Commanders 31 Packers 30

Game 8 – Washington (5-2) at Indianapolis

It’s the Irsay game.  A game that fans have circled on the calendar.  The Indy fans are hostile, but Carson Wentz produces a gem.

Commanders 34 Colts 17

Game 9 – Minnesota at Commanders (6-2)

Fans are talking about a division title and a trip to the Super Bowl, but the Vikings put those plans on hold.

Vikings 23 Commanders 20

Game 10 – Washington (6-3) at Philadelphia

The Commanders hope to bounce back on a Monday night in Philly, but team green is just too tough.

Eagles 28 Commanders 17

Game 11 – Washington (6-4) at Houston

The Commanders are looking to bounce back from two straight losses and the Texans are willing to oblige.  Brian Robinson rushes for two touchdowns as the visitors score a needed victory.

Commanders 41 Texans 21

Game 12 – Atlanta at Commanders (7-4)

Atlanta is cruising toward the number one overall draft pick and the Commanders hope to take another step to the playoffs.  Washington enjoys their first shutout in many years.

Commanders 38 Falcons 0

Game 13 – Washington (8-4) at New York

It’s early December and the Commanders are in the playoff hunt.  Wentz tosses five touchdown passes and Dyami Brown hauls in two of them.  J.D. McKissic also has two scores.

Commanders 35 Giants 27

Game 14 – New York at Commanders (9-4)

The buzz all over the DMV is about the Commanders, but Washington is coming out of the bye a bit sluggish.  However, two Terry McLaurin fourth quarter touchdowns firmly keeps the home team in a prime playoff slot.

Commanders 29 Giants 27

Game 15 – Washington (10-4) at San Francisco

The 49ers have been up and down all season, but they have playoff dreams as well.  On this Christmas Eve, the home team is just a bit much for the Commanders to handle.

49ers 20 Washington 17

Game 16 – Cleveland at Commanders (10-5)

The Browns have struggled in 2022, but Deshaun Watson coming off of a 12-game suspension has provided a spark late in the season.  The Commanders have more to play for at this juncture.

Commanders 30 Browns 20

Game 17 – Dallas at Washington (11-5)

The Cowboys are all but eliminated from the playoffs after a late season collapse.  Washington is looking to gain a better seeding as the Eagles win the division.

Commanders 26 Cowboys 21

The Washington Commanders 2022 season is a huge success at 12-5.  They win one playoff game and Carson Wentz solidifies his status as the starter.

The 2022 season is here!  See you as we go along.