Commanders 2026 Opponents/Schedule

[skinsnut]

That start is tough, we will not be favored in the first 3 games, in fact, odds makers may have us at 2-6 after 8.
Not trying to be a downer after the off season hype but here are a few facts.
Last 12 games went 2-10
Same head coach
New first time defensive coordinator
New first time offensive coordinator
Young QB being asked to go under center for the first time
Lost key knowledge vets, some ex pro bowlers, captain MLB, TE, WR2, CB
Mass turnover on defense.
Unaddressed Gap at WR2, CB2
Kicker unstable

Yes, our squad likely got better on D front 7, but unlikely to be better than average than horrendous with questions at corner.

In my view, it is far more likely we go 7-10 than 10-7 with the squad we currently have (and coaching situation) Even if we pick up a WR, if it is a late add, it will be hard to have an impact in those first 3 games.
I mean, we really need to beat Dallas to be 1-2 at least.
0-3 would be hard to dig out of, even though it is the most likely based on who would likely be favored.
Of course none of us know what our team will look like with totally different offensive and defensive schemes, defense will improve, I mean it can't get worse, but matching kingsburys offense by a rookie OC is a tall order. Seeing Jayden under center will be interesting. There is usually a learning curve of a full year. Fake handoffs is a nuanced thing, turning your back to your receivers can thow off timing too. So although it may help Sinnot, it could take a while for Jayden to get it. It is the worst time to change your center. Still scratching my head there.

It would be normal to have the team synch with new coaches and schemes, and play action halfway through. If we can somehow be 4-4 by stealing a couple games, we will be in good shape for sure. 2-6 is more likely though.
I don't have massive confidence in a head coach that goes from 12-5 to 5-12 in one year regardless of injuries. The best coaches win half during disasters, ours apparently cannot, but he can fire his coordinators easily enough.
If we get Diggs now, we can win one of those first 3, in Dallas!
Go get him!