Commanders Schedule Revealed: Key Dates, Opponents, More

The NFL schedule has been revealed. Here's when the Washington Commanders will play and who they will face.

Jeremy Brener | May 11, 2023

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The Washington Commanders are inching closer to the 2023 NFL season, which kicks off in 17 short weeks on Thurs., Sept. 8.

While we have already seen some games on the Commanders' schedule leaked, including their Thanksgiving Day affair with the Dallas Cowboys, we now know all 17 games on the schedule and when Washington will play each team.

Here's a look at their schedule (all times EST) ...

Week 1 vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sun. Sept 10, 1 p.m.

Week 2 @ Denver Broncos, Sun. Sept. 17, 4:25 p.m.

Week 3 vs. Buffalo Bills, Sun. Sept. 24, 1 p.m.

Week 4 @ Philadelphia Eagles, Sun. Oct. 1, 1 p.m.

Week 5 vs. Chicago Bears, Thu. Oct. 5, 8:15 p.m.

For the second straight season, the Bears will play the Commanders on Thursday Night Football, this time in the nation's capital.

Week 6 @ Atlanta Falcons, Sun. Oct. 15, 1 p.m.

Week 7 vs. New York Giants, Sun. Oct. 22, 1 p.m.

Week 8 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Sun. Oct. 29, 1 p.m.

Week 9 @ New England Patriots, Sun. Nov. 5, 1 p.m.

Week 10 @ Seattle Seahawks, Sun. Nov. 12, 4:25 p.m.

Week 11 @ New York Giants, Sun. Nov. 19, 1 p.m.

Week 12 @ Dallas Cowboys, Thu. Nov. 23, 4:30 p.m. (Thanksgiving Day)

The Commanders are back on Turkey Day for the first time since 2020 against the Cowboys. They'll be seeking their third win all-time against America's Team on Thanksgiving.

Week 13 vs. Miami Dolphins, Sun. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.

Week 14 - BYE

Week 15 @ Los Angeles Rams, Sun. Dec. 17, 4:05 p.m.

Week 16 @ New York Jets, Sun. Dec. 24, 1 p.m.

The Commanders visit Aaron Rodgers and the Jets on Christmas Eve.

Week 17 vs. San Francisco 49ers, Sun. Dec. 31, 1 p.m.

Week 18 vs. Dallas Cowboys, TBD

For the second straight season, the Commanders will close out the season at home against the Cowboys.

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Published May 11, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.