Led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders locked in a playoff berth during the 2024-25 season. This offseason, they’ve continued building around their young QB, making key upgrades across the roster. Injuries have hit the team in the 2025 season, and their playoff hopes are officially extinguished.
Before the week kicks off, the Commanders’ odds to make the playoffs are off the board at DraftKings as they have been eliminated. Below are Washington’s current playoff chances, courtesy of Virginia sportsbooks. We’ll continue tracking their odds and outlook throughout the season.
Current Washington Commanders Playoff Chances for 2025-26
The Commanders will miss the playoffs this season.
| 👍 Make Playoffs: | OTB |
| 👎 Miss Playoffs: | OTB |
| ⭐ Win NFC East: | OTB |
| 🔥 Win NFC: | OTB |
| 🏆 Win Super Bowl: | OTB |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | December 22, 2025 |
What Are the Chances the Commanders Make the Playoffs?
The Commander will not be making the playoffs this season, 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 making a bet on the Commanders is a smart move or not.
Who Do the Commanders Play Next?
The Commanders' next game is at the Meadowlands against the New York Giants in Week 15.
| Commanders Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 vs. New York Giants | WAS -6, ML -265 | Won 21-6 |
| Week 2 at Green Bay Packers | WAS +3.5, ML +154 | Lost 27-18 |
| Week 3 vs. Las Vegas Raiders | WAS -3.5, ML -175 | Won 41-24 |
| Week 4 at Atlanta Falcons | WAS -2.5, ML -142 | Lost 34-27 |
| Week 5 at Los Angeles Chargers | WAS +2.5, ML +130 | Won 27-10 |
| Week 6 vs. Chicago Bears | WAS -3.5, ML -198 | Lost 25-24 |
| Week 7 at Dallas Cowboys | WAS +1.5, ML -108 | Lost 44-22 |
| Week 8 at Kansas City Chiefs | WAS +10.4, ML +490 | Lost 28-7 |
| Week 9 vs. Seattle Seahawks | WAS +3, ML +136 | Lost 38-14 |
| Week 10 vs. Detroit Lions | WAS +7.5, ML +360 | Lost 44-22 |
| Week 11 at Miami Dolphins | WAS +2.5, ML +124 | Lost 16-13 (OT) |
| Week 12 BYE | - | - |
| Week 13 vs. Denver Broncos | WAS +5.5, ML +220 | Lost 27-26 (OT) |
| Week 14 at Minnesota Vikings | WAS +1.5, ML +105 | Lost 31-0 |
| Week 15 at New York Giants | WAS +2.5, ML +120 | Won 29-21 |
| Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Eagles | WAS +6.5, ML +250 | Lost 29-18 |
| Week 17 vs. Dallas Cowboys | WAS +6.5, ML +225 | TBD |
| Week 18 at Philadelphia Eagles | WAS +4.5, ML +180 | TBD |
Can the Commanders Clinch a Playoff Spot?
No. The Commanders have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.
Commanders Playoff Picture
Here are the current standings from the 2025-26 season.
| NFC Division Leaders | Record | Division | Lead |
| 1. Seattle Seahawks | 12-3 | NFC West | |
| 2. Chicago Bears | 11-4 | NFC North | |
| 3. Philadelphia Eagles | 10-5 | NFC East | |
| 4. Carolina Panthers | 8-7 | NFC South | |
| NFC Wild Card | Record | Division | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 1. Los Angeles Rams | 11-4 | NFC West | |
| 2. San Francisco 49ers | 10-4 | NFC West | |
| 3. Green Bay Packers | 9-5-1 | NFC North | |
| NFC In the Hunt | Record | Division | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 4. Detroit Lions | 8-7 | NFC North | 1.5 |
| 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7-8 | NFC South | 2.5 |
Where Are the Commanders in the NFC East Divisional Race?
The Commanders finished second in the NFC East in 2024. Ahead of Week 16 of the 2025 season, Washington will not win the division.
- Philadelphia Eagles OTB
- Dallas Cowboys OTB
- Washington Commanders OTB
- New York Giants +OTB
Where Are the Commanders in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Commanders are officially eliminated from the NFC Wild Card race.
The Commanders will play five primetime games this season. Notable Matchups:
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 Washington Commanders have a small chance to make the playoffs again in 2025. Quarterback Jayden Daniels exceeded all expectations last season, guiding the team into the postseason. With key roster upgrades made in free agency, we expect Daniels to lead Washington back to the playoffs and possibly even further.
Yes, Washington clinched a playoff spot in 2024. They entered the postseason as the No. 6 seed and made noise by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round, then upsetting the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round before ultimately falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Title Game.
The Washington Commanders currently have no playoff chances after officially being eliminated this week. They will now turn their attention toward finishing the season and looking forward to the NFL Draft to try to improve themselves next season with better injury luck.
The Commanders’ odds to make the playoffs are officially off the board. They came into the season with incredibly high expectations, but fell way short because of numerous injuries to Jayden Daniels, and the rest of the offense, along with a poor defense.
The Commanders have officially been eliminated from the playoff race after the loss to the Minnesota Vikings. They will look forward to the NFL Draft with hopes of improving their team's outlook for next season as they attempt to recover from a bad season.
The Commanders last made the playoffs in 2024, winning two postseason games, one against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one against the Detroit Lions, before falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. It was a breakout run that showed the team’s potential.
Washington’s last postseason win came in the 2024-25 Divisional Round, when they upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions after knocking off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Their playoff run ended the following week with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.
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