SCHEDULE PREVIEW: Why Visiting Arizona is MOST Optimal for the Commanders to Start 2026

Washington Commanders 2026 schedule scenarios reveal why strategic West Coast and London matchups could shape the season’s trajectory. NFL scheduling quirks, international games against opponents like the Colts and potentially two straight weeks in London, plus logistical hurdles such as stadium concerts by Ed Sheeran and AC/DC, all play critical roles in the Commanders’ campaign planning. Explore key insights including optimal opener locations, travel fatigue considerations, and how matchups with the Eagles, Cardinals, Titans, and Jaguars fit into the Commanders’ path. Could Jayden Daniels headline international stages twice, and will Josh Harris’ squad benefit by declining the early bye week? Find chapter breakdowns for best-case schedule structures, bye-week strategies, and the impact of non-football events on NFL scheduling for a comprehensive preview of Washington’s 2026 season. Chapters: 00:00 Commanders 2026 schedule outlook 02:58 Optimal travel and matchup scenarios 07:00 International week five strategies 11:03 Two-game London possibility 19:01 Stadium events blocking matchups Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.