Washington Commanders

Overview

The Washington Commanders have played a total of 92 seasons. Their first season was in 1932, and their most recent season was in 2023.

Have the Washington Commanders gone by any other names?

Yes. In 1932, the team was known as the Boston Braves.
In 1933, the team changed their name to the Boston Redskins.
In 1937, the team moved to Washington DC and changed their name to the Washington Redskins.
In 2020, the team changed their name to the Washington Football Team.
In 2022, the team changed their name to the Washington Commanders.

What division do the Washington Commanders play in?

The Washington Commanders currently play in the East Division of the National Football Conference, aka the NFC East.

What was the best start to a Commanders season?

The best start to a Commanders season was the 1991 Washington Redskins, who started the season 11-0. The second best start to a season was the 1940 Washington Redskins, who started the season going 7-0. The third best start to a season was the 1978 Washington Redskins, who started the season with 6 wins.

What was the worst start to a Commanders season?

The worst start to a Commanders season was the 1961 Washington Redskins, who started the season at 0-9. The second worst start to a season was the 1998 Washington Redskins, who started the season with 7 losses. The third worst starts to a Commanders season was the 1954 Washington Redskins, the 1965 Washington Redskins, the 1981 Washington Redskins, the 2001 Washington Redskins and the 2019 Washington Redskins, who all started the season with 5 straight losses.

When was the last time the Commanders were in the playoffs?

The Washington Commanders last made the playoffs in 2020, when they lost the Wild Card Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 25 times in their 92 seasons.

When was the last time the Commanders missed the playoffs?

The Washington Commanders last missed the playoffs in 2022.

When was the last time the Commanders won a playoff game?

In 2005, the Washington Redskins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round.

When was the last time the Commanders lost a playoff game?

In 2020, the Washington Football Team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round.

What years did the Commanders make the Super Bowl?

The Washington Commanders have appeared in the Super Bowl 5 times, in 1972, 1982, 1983, 1987 and 1991.

How many Super Bowls have the Commanders won?

The Washington Commanders won the Super Bowl 3 times, in 1982, 1987 and 1991.