The Commanders visit the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 24. While both are out of playoff contention, they are looking to finish the season strong and build momentum heading into 2024.
Washington (5-9) benched quarterback Sam Howell in the fourth quarter in a 28-20 loss to the Rams in Week 15. However, Commanders coach Ron Rivera said Howell will be the starter against the Jets and likely the final two games.
Howell has thrown for 3,568 yards, which ranks seventh in the NFL. He also has 19 touchdowns and a league-high 15 interceptions. Howell is having little protection from his offensive line and has been sacked 59 times this season — most in the NFL.
MORE: Full NFL TV coverage map for Week 16 broadcasts
Overall, the Commanders are ranked last in the NFL in points allowed (30.2) and yards allowed per game (384.5). Washington has allowed 28 or more points in five of their last six games. Meanwhile, the Commanders have scored 20 or fewer points in four of their last five games.
The Jets (5-9) were eliminated from the playoffs for the 13th straight season with a 30-0 loss to the Dolphins in Week 15.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1, confirmed on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he will not play again until 2024. Rodgers' status had been the subject of speculation for most of the season. His 21-day window to return to the active roster expired Wednesday.
Jets quarterback Zach Wilson suffered a concussion last week against the Dolphins. If Wilson is not cleared to play, backup Trevor Siemian will get the start against Washington.
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What channel is Jets vs. Commanders on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
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Fans in Canada can watch Commanders vs. Jets on DAZN, which is the country's exclusive carrier of NFL Game Pass.
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Jets vs. Commanders start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 24
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
The Commanders and Jets will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 24. The game will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Washington Commanders schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Commanders 20, Cardinals 16 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Commanders 35, Broncos 33 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Bills 37, Commanders 3 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Eagles 34, Commanders 31 (OT) | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Bears 40, Commanders 20 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Commanders 24, Falcons 16 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Giants 14, Commanders 7 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Eagles 38, Commanders 31 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Commanders 20, Patriots 17 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Seahawks 29, Commanders 26 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Giants 31, Commanders 19 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 | — | — |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | Dolphins 45, Commanders 15 | — | — |
| 14 | Bye | — | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Rams 28, Commanders 20 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | at Jets | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 17 | Dec. 30 | 49ers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | Cowboys | TBD | TBD |
New York Jets schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | Jets 22, Bills 16 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Cowboys 30, Jets 10 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Patriots 15, Jets 10 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Chiefs 23, Jets 20 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Jets 31, Broncos 21 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 16 | Jets 20, Eagles 14 | — | — |
| 7 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Jets 13, Giants 10 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Chargers 27, Jets 6 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Raiders 16, Jets 12 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Bills 32, Jets 6 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | Dolphins 34, Jets 13 | — | — |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | Jets 13, Falcons 8 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Jets 30, Texans 6 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Dolphins 30, Jets 0 | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Commanders | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | at Browns | 8:15 p.m. | Prime |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Patriots | TBD | TBD |