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There’s no doubt the Washington Commanders play in a tough division. And they have work to do with their roster if they want to compete in it. But with the release of the 2025 NFL schedule, here are the Commanders’ game-by-game predictions for the season.
There’s an interesting tilt right from the get-go as the Commanders and their star second-year quarterback, Jayden Daniels, will take on a revamped New York Giants defense that boasts returning Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, along with the 2025 No. 3 overall pick in edge rusher Abdul Carter.
Also, the Giants have a different look at quarterback with veteran Russell Wilson expected to hold off a challenge from drafted rookie Jaxson Dart.
So let’s see what the 2025 season looks like in mid-May for the Washington Commanders. For each of these predictions, we’re considering no season-altering injuries for either team in the matchup.
This is a tough opener for the Commanders, who haven’t fared well against the Giants in recent seasons. They won both games in 2024, but they needed seven field goals to win by three points in the first meeting. And they won by five points in the rematch. Before that, the Giants won five of seven meetings.
Will the Commanders’ restructured offensive line be able to hold up against the Giants’ impressive defensive front? The Commanders’ first and foremost task this season will be to protect Jayden Daniels and let him do his thing. This is a solid season-opening task.
And the Commanders should be up to it. Look for Daniels to get off to a strong start, and the Commanders build a lead and hold on for a tight victory. WIN
Record: 1-0
It’s never fun to go to Lambeau Field. However, if you must go, September is a good time.
Still, this is a Packers’ team that has the look of being a Super Bowl contender. It’s possible the road goes through Lambeau in 2025. This is the type of early-season road trip that can trip up even good teams.
The short week for this Thursday game, after a physical matchup with the Giants, will tip the scales in the Packers’ favor. Look for a shootout with the Commanders coming up a possession short. LOSS
Record: 1-1
One thing the Commanders should be able to do is give teams fits that haven’t seen Daniels up close and personal. While the Raiders should be able to get pressure on him, it doesn’t mean they can catch him.
An avenue for a Raiders’ win would be Ashton Jeanty helping them control the time of possession. But he’s more of a home-run threat at the Raiders shouldn’t be able to outscore the Commanders. WIN
Record: 2-1
This is a rematch of a late-season overtime game in 2024 that boosted the Commanders into the playoffs...
