The Washington Commanders are 1-4-1 in the 2026 season. Outside the playoff picture, 15th in the NFC. They have won 3 Super Bowls, most recently in the 1991 (XXVI) season. Their last playoff appearance was the 2024 season and their last playoff win came in the 2024 season.
Washington won three Super Bowls under Joe Gibbs in the 1982, 1987 and 1991 seasons, with three different starting quarterbacks, and reached a fourth after the 1983 season. Between 1992 and 2023 the franchise won a single playoff game, a 2005 Wild Card win in Tampa.
Jayden Daniels changed that in a hurry. The 2024 Commanders won in Tampa and then shocked top-seeded Detroit 45-31 in the Divisional Round before losing the NFC Championship 55-23 in Philadelphia, the team's first conference title game since the 1991 season. Washington slipped out of the playoffs in 2025.
Where do the Commanders stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 1-4-1 (streak L1) |
|---|---|
| NFC seed | No. 15, out |
| Status | Outside the playoff picture, 15th in the NFC |
| Division record | 0-2-1 |
| Conference record | 1-3-1 |
| Point differential | -40 |
NFC East standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 3-2-1 | 1-0-1 | 4 | In today |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2-4 | 1-0 | 11 | |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2-4 | 1-1 | 12 | |
| Washington Commanders | 1-4-1 | 0-2-1 | 15 |
Commanders schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 22-24 | Fox |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 20-37 | Fox |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 33-31 | Fox |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Indianapolis Colts | L 13-30 | NFL Net |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs New York Giants | T 27-27 | Fox |
| Week 6 | Mon, Oct 19 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 17-23 | ESPN, ABC |
| Week 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Los Angeles Rams | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 10 | Thu, Nov 12 | at New York Giants | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 11 | Mon, Nov 23 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Arizona Cardinals | 4:25 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Houston Texans | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | at Minnesota Vikings | TBD | |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD | |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Dallas Cowboys | TBD |
Commanders playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 3 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 5 |
| Last Super Bowl title | 1991 (XXVI) season |
| Last playoff appearance | 2024 season |
| Last playoff win | 2024 season |
Every Commanders Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | XXVI | Won | Buffalo Bills | 37-24 |
| 1987 | XXII | Won | Denver Broncos | 42-10 |
| 1983 | XVIII | Lost | Las Vegas Raiders | 9-38 |
| 1982 | XVII | Won | Miami Dolphins | 27-17 |
| 1972 | VII | Lost | Miami Dolphins | 7-14 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: John Riggins's 43-yard fourth-down run in Super Bowl XVII; Doug Williams's 35-point second quarter against Denver in Super Bowl XXII, the first Super Bowl win by a Black starting quarterback; and the January 2025 upset in Detroit, when the rookie Daniels outplayed the NFC's No. 1 seed on the road.
Commanders playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Commanders won?
3, the most recent in the 1991 (XXVI) season. They have played in 5 Super Bowls in total.
When did the Commanders last make the playoffs?
The 2024 season, with the playoffs played in January 2025. That is a drought of 2 seasons entering 2026.
When did the Commanders last win a playoff game?
The 2024 season.
Are the Commanders in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Outside the playoff picture, 15th in the NFC. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Commanders in?
The NFC East. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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