Commanders at NY Giants — Week 15
- Date: Sunday, December 14
- Time: 1.00 p.m. ET
- Channel: FOX
- Venue: MetLife Stadium
A stretch of three divisional games in four weeks to conclude the 2025 campaign begins with a trip to the New York Giants. Things get much tougher from here on out, so the Commanders cannot afford any slip-ups at MetLife Stadium.
Just how the Giants will look at this juncture is a big factor. Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are under tremendous pressure to turn things around. If owner John Mara isn't satisfied with on-field developments, he could very well pull the plug on both before the campaign concludes.
This would also bring Jaxson Dart to the fore. The first-round rookie quarterback is expected to see the field late in 2025 if the Giants struggle. Russell Wilson will be striving to ensure this scenario doesn't come to fruition, but he's on the decline.
- Prediction: Win (10-4)
The Commanders should win in this one. Something that would provide them with an extra sense of comfort heading into a brutal end to 2025.
Commanders vs. Eagles — Week 16
- Date: Saturday, December 20
- Time: TBD
- Channel: FOX
- Venue: Northwest Stadium
The Commanders and Eagles will be closely linked throughout the upcoming campaign. They competed for the NFC Championship last time around and reside within the same division. Dan Quinn's squad will also have revenge on their mind after losing to Philadelphia earlier in the campaign if these predictions prove accurate.
Washington split the series with Philadelphia last season. They struck a blow in this storied rivalry after years of playing second fiddle with a dramatic win at Northwest Stadium. This was the only game that the Eagles lost after starting 2-2.
It won't be easy, not by any stretch of the imagination. There could also be some high stakes attached with playoff places and a divisional championship potentially on the line this late into the campaign.
- Prediction: Win (11-4)
This one could go either way, but the Commanders' triumph over the Eagles on home soil last season should provide the confidence needed to do the same again.
Commanders vs. Cowboys — Week 17
Date: Thursday, December 25
Time: 1.00 p.m. ET
Channel: Netflix
Venue: Northwest Stadium
This is always one of the more eagerly anticipated occasions for Commanders fans. For all the success and adulation around the new regime, beating the Dallas Cowboys is always high on the agenda. And this time, it’ll be on Christmas Day.
The Commanders split the series with Dallas last season. They were light years ahead of them overall, going deep into the postseason as Jerry Jones' squad once again flattered to deceive. Dan Quinn will be hoping the same trend continues this season to reaffirm the changing tide in this bitter rivalry.
Dallas should be better with a healthy Dak Prescott. However, they have questions around the offensive line. The Commanders also match up well in key areas, which provides confidence that Washington can keep its long-standing adversary at arm's length.
- Prediction: Win (12-4)
If the Commanders can nullify the threats posed by edge rusher Micah Parsons and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, they'll be in good shape.
Commanders at Eagles — Week 18
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
- Channel: TBD
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
The Commanders conclude their 2025 regular-season engagements with a pivotal divisional clash against the Eagles. This will be the second time in three weeks that last year's NFC Championship game participants will square off. And the stakes might be high depending on what goes on beforehand.
Washington is looking to dethrone the Eagles. They were the league's best team last season, but the Commanders ran them closer than most. Their games were all won or lost in the trenches, which is something that didn't go unnoticed by general manager Adam Peters this offseason.
Peters invested heavily in the offensive and defensive lines to counteract Philadelphia's biggest strengths. Whether it has the desired effect hasn't been determined, but it won't hurt the team's chances, that's for sure.
- Prediction: Loss (12-5)
You can guarantee this game is going to be on prime time if there is a division title or playoff ramifications at stake. These NFC heavyweights might have nothing to play for with spots or statuses already confirmed. That shifts the dynamic slightly, but the Commanders have their backs against the wall.