Everyone associated with the Washington Commanders is eagerly anticipating the 2025 NFL schedule release. And one analyst made a bold proclomation that signifies how far this ambitious project has come in a short space of time.
The Commanders went from a bottom-feeder to the final four with head coach Dan Quinn leading the charge in 2025. This represented a remarkable turnaround in fortunes, one that captivated the fanbase and put Washington's football franchise back on the national stage for all the right reasons.
Commanders predicted by analyst to become prime-time darling in 2025
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz from USA Today believes this will be reflected on the NFL's prime-time schedule. The analyst is expecting the Commanders to feature heavily as the league looks to showcase its new quarterback superstar, Jayden Daniels. But with added exposure comes increased expectations that Quinn and his players must match to cement their status among the elite.
This might be your new prime-time darling for 2025. With the opportunity to spotlight one of the league's most exciting young quarterbacks in [Jayden] Daniels, expect the league to make the Commanders a fixture of the evening slate. And beyond the two divisional tilts against the defending-champion Philadelphia Eagles, taking on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium and hosting the Detroit Lions should help reveal whether [Dan] Quinn's crew is ready to affirm its place among the select few capable of seizing the conference crown.Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
The Commanders are already rumored to be taking on the Miami Dolphins in the first international game to be held in Madrid, Spain. Nothing has been confirmed as yet, but the momentum surrounding them suggests a few prime-time games will be on the schedule for fans to savor.
Whether that'll be Thursday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thankgiving, or even Christmas Day remains to be seen. Either way, it's been decades since the Commanders were held in this sort of regard around the league.
The dark cloud of Dan Snyder is gone, replaced by professionalism, ambition, and everything in between. A new stadium in D.C., pending city council approval, and the 2027 NFL Draft coming to Washington are just two recent examples of the turning tide. It's a tidal wave of positivity that has fans buzzing.
It would be surprising if the Commanders weren't featured more with the national spotlight glaring in 2025. They deserve it after achieving so much last season, and the aggressive moves made by Adam Peters throughout his second recruitment period suggest this could be the start of something truly special.
Fans don't have much longer to wait before finding out for sure. And the excitement is palpable.
