7 takeaways from Commanders' 2026 NFL schedule
A tough stretch to start the 2026 season for the Commanders. Here are seven thoughts on the 2026 slate.
The NFL revealed the 2026 schedule on Thursday night, featuring a record nine international games. The Washington Commanders are one of the teams with an international game. In fact, Washington is considered the home team for a Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
When you consider the strength of schedule, using winning percentages from 2025, the Commanders were in the middle of the pack. However, when you factor in travel, back-to-back road games and other things, those strength of schedule numbers can change. Washington finished 5-12 last season, one year after going 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship Game.
If the Commanders hope to turn things around, they'll need to get off to a strong start. It won't be easy. Here are seven takeaways from the Commanders' 2026 schedule.
That's a brutal stretch to start the season Here are Washington's first six games: Week 1 at Philadelphia Eagles Week 2 at Dallas Cowboys Week 3 vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 4 vs. Indianapolis Colts (London) Week 5 vs.
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