Washington Commanders 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Washington Commanders' 2027 opponents include home games against Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Patriots, Jets, Saints, Buccaneers, Cardinals, and road games against Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Bills, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Lions, Chargers, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Jets | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New Orleans Saints | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Arizona Cardinals | Same-place finisher, NFC West | Projected |
Road opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Buffalo Bills | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Atlanta Falcons | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Same-place finisher, NFC North | Projected |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Commanders' 2027 opponents combined for a 46.4% win rate — the 27th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Commanders play in 2027?
The Commanders play 17 games in 2027: home games against Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Patriots, Jets, Saints, Buccaneers, Cardinals, and road games against Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Bills, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Lions, Chargers. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Commanders have in 2027?
The Commanders have 8 home games and 9 road games in 2027. NFC teams host eight games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Commanders' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Commanders' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against NFC East rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Commanders finish in 2026.
What is the Commanders' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Commanders' 2027 opponents combined for a 46.4% win rate — the 27th-hardest projected schedule.
Practice facility gradesHow Commanders players graded their locker room, training room, training staff, weight room, and strength coaches in 2025 and 2026.
Commanders rushigamis and catchigamis: 85 new lines since 2000
Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Washington Commanders: 16 rushing and 69 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Nov 26, 2020 · Antonio Gibson · 115 yds, 3 TD
- Nov 20, 2016 · Rob Kelley · 137 yds, 3 TD
- Dec 20, 2014 · Darrel Young · 2 yds, 2 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Dec 1, 2024 · Terry McLaurin · 8 rec, 73 yds, 2 TD
- Nov 3, 2024 · Terry McLaurin · 2 rec, 19 yds, 2 TD
- Oct 9, 2022 · Dyami Brown · 2 rec, 105 yds, 2 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026