Washington Commanders' Week 1 Opponent for 2024 Season Revealed

The Washington Commanders' Week 1 opponent for the 2024 season has been a relatively easy choice due to the NFL's scheduling formula.

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Each year, the league determines opponents based on a rotating schedule that includes divisional matchups

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Interconference games, and intraconference games against teams with similar standings from the previous season.

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For the Commanders, this means facing an opponent from the NFC East, as well as teams from the AFC North and the rest of the NFC.

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Given this formula, the Commanders' Week 1 opponent could be any team from the NFC East that they haven't faced in the previous season's rotation.

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This approach ensures a fair and balanced schedule for all teams while also creating excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season.

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