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Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving

The Washington Commanders are 4-9 on Thanksgiving since 1968: 13 games, 4 won, 9 lost.

Washington Commanders Thanksgiving record since 1968

4-9 from the Commanders’ side. Most recent: Nov 23, 2023, Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 at AT&T Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.

Every Commanders Thanksgiving game

Newest first. The running record is the Commanders’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.

Dateregular seasonMatchupaway at homeScorewinner firstStadiumfrom 2000Commandersresult · running record
Nov 23, 2023Commanders at CowboysCowboys 45, Commanders 10AT&T StadiumL · 4-9
Nov 26, 2020Commanders at CowboysCommanders 41, Cowboys 16AT&T StadiumW · 4-8
Nov 22, 2018Commanders at CowboysCowboys 31, Commanders 23AT&T StadiumL · 3-8
Nov 23, 2017Giants at CommandersCommanders 20, Giants 10FedExFieldW · 3-7
Nov 24, 2016Commanders at CowboysCowboys 31, Commanders 26AT&T StadiumL · 2-7
Nov 22, 2012Commanders at CowboysCommanders 38, Cowboys 31Cowboys StadiumW · 2-6
Nov 28, 2002Commanders at CowboysCowboys 27, Commanders 20Texas StadiumL · 1-6
Nov 28, 1996Commanders at CowboysCowboys 21, Commanders 10—L · 1-5
Nov 22, 1990Commanders at CowboysCowboys 27, Commanders 17—L · 1-4
Nov 23, 1978Commanders at CowboysCowboys 37, Commanders 10—L · 1-3
Nov 28, 1974Commanders at CowboysCowboys 24, Commanders 23—L · 1-2
Nov 22, 1973Commanders at LionsCommanders 20, Lions 0—W · 1-1
Nov 28, 1968Commanders at CowboysCowboys 29, Commanders 20—L · 0-1

Washington Commanders Thanksgiving games by decade

Decadeby seasonGamesin this windowCommanders recordW-L-T
1960s10-1
1970s31-2
1990s20-2
2000s10-1
2010s42-2
2020s21-1

Washington Commanders Thanksgiving record by opponent

Every opponent the Commanders have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.

Washington Commanders Thanksgiving FAQ

When did the Washington Commanders last play on Thanksgiving?
Nov 23, 2023: Dallas Cowboys 45, Washington Commanders 10 at AT&T Stadium.
What is the Washington Commanders' all-time Thanksgiving record?
4-9 in 13 games since 1968.
When did the Washington Commanders last win on Thanksgiving?
Nov 26, 2020: Washington Commanders 41, Dallas Cowboys 16.
When did the Washington Commanders last lose on Thanksgiving?
Nov 23, 2023: Dallas Cowboys 45, Washington Commanders 10.

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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025