Where to watch the Washington Commanders, other NFL games: Week 18
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders and Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys meet after the Commanders lost to the Cowboys 34-26 at Northwest Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo b
Commanders vs Cowboys game notes
The Washington Commanders (11-5) will face the Dallas Cowboys (7-9) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
In the Washington Commanders' first meeting after clinching a playoff spot, coach Dan Quinn told his players they still had some unfinished business left to accomplish in their regular-season finale with the chance of being the NFC’s sixth seed.
They are in the field, but winning Sunday at Dallas would ensure a wild-card round game at Tampa Bay, if it wins the NFC South, or the NFC West Division champion Los Angeles Rams. A loss or tie — unless Green Bay loses to Chicago — would send them to NFC East-winning Philadelphia instead, so expect the full complement of starters on the field.
"We’re going to go after it as hard as we can," Quinn said. "The seeding portion of this is really important. ... We recognize having the 6 seed and going into the playoffs with that is a good thing, and so we’re going to fight like hell to keep that."
The Commanders moved ahead of the Packers, who lost Sunday at Minnesota, by beating Atlanta in overtime. The Rams would be the third seed if they beat Seattle or the Buccaneers lose to New Orleans.
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"We want to stay in the spot we’re in, so we still got a lot to play for," safety Quan Martin said after practice Wednesday.
Quinn recalled four weeks ago being 7-5 and just wanting to make the playoffs. After winning four in a row to improve to 11-5, the focus has shifted to the most advantageous path possible.
"That’s a big emphasis this week," right guard Sam Cosmi said, adding there's also some other motivation after losing to Dallas at home on Nov. 24. "Obviously they got us here, and we’re going to try to return the favor and do it at their house. We didn’t forget that. It’s still a divisional game, and it’s still the Cowboys, so we’re going to bring it to ’em."
The Commanders could have Austin Ekeler back after the running back was concussed on a kickoff return late in that game. They opened Ekeler's practice window Wednesday, and the 29-year-old is eligible to come off injured reserve this weekend after missing the past four games.
"We’re really pumped to have him back out on the field," Quinn said. "He’s had great workouts, all the speed and everything, but just to have him back on the field today was really cool. There was a spring in his step, for sure, and we’ll go through the whole process."
FOX Sports' NFL power rankings
The final week of the regular season has arrived and as playoff teams prepare for a Super Bowl run, a few teams in the hunt for the final wildcard spot know they must win to avoid an offseason of disappointment in the new year.
Playoff seeds have been determined for several teams, and there’s a chance for starters to rest since they won’t have any incentive to play in Week 18.
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Here’s a look at the NFL schedule and how to stream NFL games on FOX.
Week 18 NFL game schedule & networks
Saturday, Jan. 4
- Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens: 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, ABC)
- Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers: 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ABC)
Sunday, Jan. 5
- Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Seattle Seahawks at L.A. Rams: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
- L.A. Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Miami Dolphins at New York Jets: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
How to watch the NFL on FOX
You can use an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local station’s broadcast for free, or watch NFL games through any number of partner providers, such as cable companies, satellite TV packages, or subscription streaming platforms like NFL+, Hulu, Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV, and others.
Games on FOX can also be streamed on FOXSports.com or the FOX Sports App, though you may have to provide your cable company or streaming subscription details.
Before all the games kick off, you can catch FOX NFL Sunday starting at 12 p.m. ET on FOX stations. Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and Jay Glazer will break down each week’s matchup and talk to key players and coaches.