Led by QB Jayden Daniels, the Commanders solidified a playoff spot in the 2024-25 season. Washington has been busy this offseason, improving its roster around Daniels, so we anticipate the Commanders will return to the playoffs in the upcoming season. Below are their playoff chances provided by Virginia sportsbooks.
Current Washington Commanders Playoff Chances for 2025-26
The Commanders' chances to make the playoffs in the upcoming season are not yet available, but we do know other futures odds.
| 👍 Make Playoffs: | OTB |
| 👎 Miss Playoffs: | OTB |
| ⭐ Win NFC East: | 34.5% chance (+190) |
| 🔥 Win NFC: | 11.1% chance (+800) |
| 🏆 Win Super Bowl: | 5.9% chance (+1600) |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | April 5, 2025 |
What Are the Chances the Commanders Make the Playoffs?
The Commanders have a good chance of making the playoffs based on last season's performance. Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook are not on the board yet. 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 making a bet on the Commanders is a smart move or not.
Who Do the Commanders Play Next?
The Commanders' 2025-26 schedule has not been released, but we do know who Washington will play.
Home Opponents
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Seattle Seahawks
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Detroit Lions
Away Opponents
- Dallas Cowboys
- Philadelphia Eagles
- New York Giants
- Green Bay Packers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Atlanta Falcons
- Miami Dolphins
Below is the Commanders' 2024-25 schedule and betting lines:
| 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 | Commanders win 23-20 |
| 📆 Playoffs, divisional round at Detroit Lines | WAS +9.5, ML +376 | Commanders win 45-31 |
| 📆 Playoffs, NFC Championship at Philadelphia Eagles | WAS +6, ML +226 | Commanders (7-5) lose 55-23 |
Can the Commanders Clinch a Playoff Spot?
Yes, the Commanders have a chance of clinching a playoff spot. Last season, the Commanders did clinch a wild card spot in Week 17 with their win vs. the Falcons.
Commanders Playoff Picture
| NFC Division Leaders | Record | Division |
| 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 | NFC North |
| 6. Washington Commanders | 12-5 | NFC East |
| 7. Green Bay Packers | 11-6 | NFC North |
| NFC Eliminated | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 8. Seattle Seahawks | 10-7 | NFC West |
| 9. Atlanta Falcons | 8-9 | NFC South |
| 10. Arizona Cardinals | 8-9 | NFC West |
| 11. Dallas Cowboys | 7-10 | NFC East |
| 12. San Francisco 49ers | 6-11 | NFC West |
| 13. Chicago Bears | 5-12 | NFC North |
| 14. Carolina Panthers | 5-12 | NFC South |
| 15. New Orleans Saints | 5-12 | NFC South |
| 16. New York Giants | 3-14 | NFC East |
Where Are the Commanders in the NFC East Divisional Race?
Above and below are the results from the 2024-25 season. We will update this section as the new season progresses.
The Commanders finished second 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 season with the No. 6 seed. They were eliminated from the playoffs after losing the NFC Championship to the Philadelphia Eagles. Once the 2025 season starts and gets underway, we will have a better idea of what the playoff picture could look like. But it won't be until later in the season when we see who will be in the wild card race.
Once the 2025-26 schedule is released, we will update this section. Notable Commanders Matchups Last 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. 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 46 postseason games, going 25-21, with Super Bowl victories in 1982, 1987 and 1991. However, Washington has only won three playoff games in the 2000s, two of them coming from the 2024-25 season.
Commanders Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs
The Commanders can make the playoffs if they have the success they had in the 2024-25 season, when they clinched a wild-card spot in Week 17 with a win over the Falcons.
Yes, Washington clinched a 2024 playoff spot. They ended up with the No. 6 seed but lost against the Eagles in the NFC Championship.
The Commanders' playoff chances for the upcoming season are unavailable, but based on last season's 12-5 record, the Commanders have a good chance of making the playoffs again.
The Commanders' odds of making the playoffs are off the board, but we expect their odds to be good after clinching a wild card spot last season.
The Commanders made the playoffs in 2024 through a wild-card berth, they can return to the playoffs in 2025 by winning the NFC East or clinching another wild card spot.
The Commanders last made the playoffs in 2024, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.
Washington's last postseason win was against the Detroit Lions in the 2024-25 divisional round. They went on to lose to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.
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Wes is an editor and writer for BetVirginia.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.
