The Washington Commanders finally kick off the 2023 season Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals from FedEx Field. For the Commanders, this is far more than just any season opener; it’s the first game for the franchise under new ownership.
Owner Josh Harris and his partners have pulled out all the stops to make Sunday’s game special for the players, former players and fans.
Former Washington players, once on bad terms with the organization due to former owner Daniel Snyder, will be at FedEx Field for the season opener. Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey spent the first five seasons of his career in Washington and is an honorary captain against the Cardinals.
Washington players are excited about a sold-out home crowd. They want the fans to be loud.
On the field, quarterback Sam Howell makes his second career start for the Commanders and first with new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
Here is everything you need to know to watch, listen to, or stream the Week 1 battle between the Commanders and the Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders — Sept. 10, 1:00 p.m. ET
TV channel: FOX
Commentators: Adam Amin [play-by-play, Mark Schlereth [analyst], Kristina Pink [sideline]
Streaming: FuboTV (try it free)
Radio: BIG 100 (WBIG-FM); here is a list of affiliates. Sirius XM Radio.
Location: FedEx Field, Landover, Md.
Weather: 76 degrees, 67% chance of thunderstorms, 3 MPH winds
Referee: Alan Eck, per Football Zebras
Odds: Commanders -7, O/U 38
Injuries: Final injury report
Opponent Wire site: Cards Wire