Commanders Wire predicted every game shortly after the schedule was released over two weeks ago. We arrived at an 8-9 record, which felt fair. The Commanders have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball. For Washington to be more than an average team in 2023, it will need quarterback Sam Howell to prove he’s the guy, and new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy takes the offensive production up a level or two.
Washington’s 2023 team feels like it could win anywhere between 7-10 games.
Adam Rank of NFL.com recently weighed in on the Commanders’ 2023 schedule, predicting every game. He’s not high on Washington’s chances, predicting a 5-12 record. Let’s review each week to see where Rank saw the wins and losses.
Week 1 vs. Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) carries the ball during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
WIN (1-0)
Week 2 at Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates with safety Kareem Jackson (22) after an interception in the second quarter against the Washington Football Team. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (1-1)
Week 3 vs. Bills
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass under pressure by Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99). Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS: (1-2)
Week 4 at Eagles
Former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates a penalty against Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55). Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (1-3)
Week 5 vs. Bears
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears passes while pressured by Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
LOSS (1-4)
Week 6 at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) and Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (1-5)
Week 7 vs. Giants
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) at the line of scrimmage against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
WIN (2-5)
Week 8 vs. Eagles
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is pushed out of bounds by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2). Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (2-6)
Week 9 at Patriots
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones 10) looks to pass against the Washington Football Team. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (2-7)
Week 10 at Seahawks
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is stopped by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
WIN (3-7)
Week 11 vs. Giants
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) breaks a tackle by New York Giants cornerback Zyon Gilbert (38) during a touchdown reception during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (3-8)
Week 12 at Cowboys
Daron Payne, Dak Prescott Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (3-9)
Week 13 vs. Dolphins
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during an NFL International Series game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
WIN (4-9)
Week 15 at Rams
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (4-10)
Week 16 at Jets
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) reads a play during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
LOSS (4-11)
Week 17 vs. 49ers
Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers stiff arms Bobby McCain #20 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
LOSS (4-12)
Week 18 vs. Cowboys
Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WIN (5-12)
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