The Commanders have solidified a playoff seed for the 2024-25 season. Below are their playoff chances provided by Virginia sportsbooks.
Current Washington Commanders Playoff Chances for 2024-25
| 👍 Playoff Chances: | 100% |
| 👎 Miss Playoffs: | 0% |
| 🔥 Win NFC: | 5.26% |
| ⭐ Win NFC East: | 0% |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | January 17, 2025 |
What Are the Chances the Commanders Make the Playoffs?
The Commanders have a 100% chance to make the playoffs based on odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are used to calculate implied probability which is where our playoff chances come from.
Keep tabs on the list of Commanders injuries this season to stay informed if it's a smart bet or not.
Latest Commanders Playoff Odds
The Commanders' odds to make the playoffs are currently off the board. The Commanders earned a playoff seed in Week 17.
| 👍 To Make Playoffs: | Off the board |
| 👎 To Miss Playoffs: | Off the board |
| 🔥 To Win NFC: | +1800 |
| ⭐ To Win NFC East: | Off the board |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | January 17, 2025 |
Who Do the Commanders Play Next?
The Commanders play the Philadelphia Eagles next in Week 18. Here is the Commanders' schedule:
| Opponents | Betting Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📆 Week 1 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | WAS +3.5, ML +154 | Commanders (0-1) lose 37-20 |
| 📆 Week 2 vs. New York Giants | WAS -2, ML -125 | Commanders (1-1) win 21-18 |
| 📆 Week 3 at Cincinnati Bengals | WAS +7.5, ML +280 | Commanders (2-1) win 38-33 |
| 📆 Week 4 at Arizona Cardinals | WAS +3.5, ML +145 | Commanders (3-1) win 42-14 |
| 📆 Week 5 vs. Cleveland Browns | WAS -3.5, ML -170 | Commanders (4-1) win 34-13 |
| 📆 Week 6 at Baltimore Ravens | WAS +7, ML +250 | Commanders (4-2) lose 30-23 |
| 📆 Week 7 vs. Carolina Panthers | WAS -8, ML -410 | Commanders (5-2) win 40-7 |
| 📆 Week 8 vs. Chicago Bears | WAS +3, ML +124 | Commanders (6-2) win 18-15 |
| 📆 Week 9 at New York Giants | WAS -4, ML -205 | Commanders (7-2) win 27-22 |
| 📆 Week 10 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | WAS -3, ML -148 | Commanders (7-3) lose 28-27 |
| 📆 Week 11 at Philadelphia Eagles | WAS +3.5, ML +145 | Commanders (7-4) lose 26-18 |
| 📆 Week 12 vs. Dallas Cowboys | WAS -10.5, ML -600 | Commanders (7-5) lose 34-26 |
| 📆 Week 13 vs. Tennessee Titans | WAS -5.5, ML -250 | Commanders (8-5) win 42-19 |
| 📆 Week 14 BYE | - | - |
| 📆 Week 15 at New Orleans Saints | WAS -7.5, ML -355 | Commanders (9-5) win 20-19 |
| 📆 Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Eagles | WAS +3, ML +136 | Commanders (10-5) win 36-33 |
| 📆 Week 17 vs. Atlanta Falcons | WAS -3.5, ML -189 | Commanders (11-5) win 30-24 (OT) |
| 📆 Week 18 at Dallas Cowboys | WAS -7, ML -325 | Commanders (12-5) win 23-19 |
| 📆 Playoffs, wild-card round at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | WAS +3, ML +145 | TBD |
Can the Commanders Clinch a Playoff Spot?
Yes, the Commanders did clinch a playoff spot in Week 17 with their win vs. the Falcons.
Commanders Playoff Picture
| NFC Division Leaders | Record | Division Leading |
| 1. Detroit Lions | 15-2 | NFC North |
| 2. Philadelphia Eagles | 14-3 | NFC East |
| 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10-7 | NFC South |
| 4. Los Angeles Rams | 10-7 | NFC West |
| NFC Wild Card | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 5. Minnesota Vikings | 14-3 | +3 |
| 6. Washington Commanders | 12-5 | +1 |
| 7. Green Bay Packers | 11-6 | - |
| NFC Eliminated | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 8. Seattle Seahawks | 10-7 | -1 |
| 9. Atlanta Falcons | 8-9 | -3 |
| 10. Arizona Cardinals | 8-9 | -3 |
| 11. Dallas Cowboys | 7-10 | -4 |
| 12. San Francisco 49ers | 6-11 | -5 |
| 13. Chicago Bears | 5-12 | -6 |
| 14. Carolina Panthers | 5-12 | -6 |
| 15. New Orleans Saints | 5-12 | -6 |
| 16. New York Giants | 3-14 | -8 |
Where Are the Commanders in the NFC East Divisional Race?
The Commanders finished in second place in the NFC East:
- Philadelphia Eagles 14-3
- Washington Commanders 12-5
- Dallas Cowboys 7-10
- New York Giants 3-14
Where Are the Commanders in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Commanders finished the 2024-25 regular season with the No. 6 seed. They'll take on the No. 3 seed Buccaneers in the first round of the playoffs.
Notable Commanders Matchups This Season:
Where to Bet on the Washington Commanders Making the Playoffs
You can bet on the Commanders to make the playoffs at all major sportsbooks in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Keep in mind these odds are dynamic, and they can change in an instant. Most major sportsbooks in the U.S., like BetMGM Virginia, Fanatics or Caesars, offer this market. In order to place a wager on the Commanders to make the playoffs, you must be 21 or older and in a state that has legal sports betting through licensed operators.
Looking at the Commanders Playoff History & Results
The Commanders have a lengthy playoff history, though the 2000s haven't been kind to them. Washington has played in 43 postseason games, going 23-20, with Super Bowl victories in 1982, 1987 and 1991. However, Washington has only won one playoff game in the 2000s.
Commanders Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs
The Commanders clinched a playoff spot in Week 17 with a win over the Falcons.
Yes, Washington has clinched a 2024 playoff spot. They ended up with the No. 6 seed.
The Commanders' playoff chances are 100% right now due to clinching a playoff spot in Week 17.
The Commanders' odds to make the playoffs are off the board due to clinching a spot in Week 17.
The Commanders made the playoffs in 2024 through a wild-card berth. They are the No. 6 seed in the NFC.
The Commanders last made the playoffs in 2020, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round.
Washington's last postseason win was against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 wild card round. They went on to lose to the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round.
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