Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving
The Washington Commanders are 4-9 in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1968. Washington has played 13 Thanksgiving games in that span, winning 4 and losing 9.
Commanders Thanksgiving record: 4-9
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 Washington 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 season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Commandersresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2023 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 | AT&T Stadium | L · 4-9 |
| Nov 26, 2020 | Commanders at Cowboys | Commanders 41, Cowboys 16 | AT&T Stadium | W · 4-8 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 31, Commanders 23 | AT&T Stadium | L · 3-8 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 20, Giants 10 | FedExField | W · 3-7 |
| Nov 24, 2016 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 31, Commanders 26 | AT&T Stadium | L · 2-7 |
| Nov 22, 2012 | Commanders at Cowboys | Commanders 38, Cowboys 31 | Cowboys Stadium | W · 2-6 |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 27, Commanders 20 | Texas Stadium | L · 1-6 |
| Nov 28, 1996 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 21, Commanders 10 | — | L · 1-5 |
| Nov 22, 1990 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 27, Commanders 17 | — | L · 1-4 |
| Nov 23, 1978 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 37, Commanders 10 | — | L · 1-3 |
| Nov 28, 1974 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 24, Commanders 23 | — | L · 1-2 |
| Nov 22, 1973 | Commanders at Lions | Commanders 20, Lions 0 | — | W · 1-1 |
| Nov 28, 1968 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 29, Commanders 20 | — | L · 0-1 |
Washington Commanders Thanksgiving games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Commanders recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 0-1 |
| 1970s | 3 | 1-2 |
| 1990s | 2 | 0-2 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2010s | 4 | 2-2 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1-1 |
Commanders Thanksgiving record by opponent
Every opponent the Commanders have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Commanders recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 11 | 2-9 |
| Detroit Lions | 1 | 1-0 |
| New York Giants | 1 | 1-0 |
Washington Commanders Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Commanders last play on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2023: Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 at AT&T Stadium.
- What is the Commanders' all-time Thanksgiving record?
- 4-9 in 13 games since 1968.
- When did the Commanders last win on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 2020: Commanders 41, Cowboys 16.
- When did the Commanders last lose on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2023: Cowboys 45, Commanders 10.
- Who have the Commanders played most often on Thanksgiving?
- The Dallas Cowboys: 11 games, with the Commanders going 2-9.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025