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The Seattle Seahawks quarterback room is already full. With Geno Smith poised to bounce back from a down year, the team raised eyebrows when they signed Sam Howell in NFL Free Agency. While it is not unconditional that a team signs another signal-caller to sharpen their starter, it looks like General Manager John Schneider and […]

Quarterback Sam Howell is headed to the Seattle Seahawks as they have agreed to a trade with the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have the #2 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and they are hoping to land their next franchise QB with that pick. Geno Smith was the starting QB for the Seahawks last season, […]

The Washington Commanders have an integral decision to make when the 2024 NFL Draft is underway as they could take one of the highly touted quarterbacks in a deep class. With an overhaul of the executives and coaching staff, there could be a time where the team is open to bringing in competition for current […]

The Washington Commanders have the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and must decide between taking a quarterback or sticking with incumbent Sam Howell at the position. Current mock drafts have them going with LSU’s Jayden Daniels but USC star and ex-Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams’s name has been bandied about as a possibility. […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that Sam Howell will start at quarterback on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. Sam Howell was benched ahead of the Commanders’ game against the San Francisco 49ers last week, but Jacoby Brissett’s injury made Howell the starter again. Now, after […]

The Washington Commanders come to the end of their brutal 2023 NFL season with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18. The most intriguing thing about this game may be who starts at quarterback for the Commanders — Sam Howell or Jacoby Brissett — and when asked who it will be, head […]

After the Washington Commanders rally against the New York Jets in Week 16 came up just short, the team decided to hand the starting quarterback role over to Jacoby Brissett, sending Sam Howell to the bench. However, midway through the week, Brissett suffered a hamstring injury that put his status for the Commanders upcoming game […]

The Washington Commanders finally decided to turn the starting quarterback gig over to Jacoby Brissett for the final two games of the season after he came off the bench to replace Sam Howell and nearly led the Commanders to victory for the second straight week. However, a sudden injury update could force Howell under center […]

Sam Howell has been benched for Jacoby Brissett after struggling in recent games for the Washington Commanders, and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy had an interesting take on recent developments and why Howell struggled. “He just didn’t play well, and unfortunately that happens,” Eric Bieniemy said, via JP Finlay of NBC Sports. “It’s not like anything […]

While trailing 27-7 to the New York Jets in the third quarter, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera benched Sam Howell in favor of Jacoby Brissett. Howell was completing just 27% of his passes as he went 6-22 for 56 yards and two interceptions. The second-year quarterback started off the year solidly, but has increasingly struggled […]

The last two games have been tough for Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Sam Howell, but veteran teammate Jacoby Brissett wants the young signal-caller to know that he’s got his back amid the disappointing stretch. Brissett shared some valuable wisdom for Howell following another benching of the latter in Week 16’s 30-28 loss to the New […]

The Washington Commanders nearly pulled off a comeback win against the New York Jets as a result of benching Sam Howell for Jacoby Brissett in the second half, and head coach Ron Rivera spoke about the decision and whether or not he will stick with Brissett for the final three games of the season. “I […]

Even with the chaos surrounding the Washington Commanders, Sam Howell at least seemed locked in as the team’s starting quarterback. However, Howell has only added to the dysfunction with his performance against the New York Jets in Week 16. Howell was benched in favor of Jacoby Brissett with just over five minutes left in the […]

The Washington Commanders find themselves at a pivotal juncture as they approach Week 16 of the NFL season. With the fate of their 2023 campaign hanging in the balance, a critical decision awaits that could either revive a glimmer of hope or lead to further disappointment for the team and its devoted fans. The Commanders […]

The Washington Commanders suffered yet another defeat in Week 15 at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams. The 28-20 final score makes the game look close, but that would not be rooted in reality. The Rams jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the second quarter and then reestablished a 28-7 lead in the […]

Sam Howell was being serviceable for the Washington Commanders until he was not. Jacoby Brissett came into the scene and the organization immediately made him the starting quarterback. They needed an option to outgun Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams which prompted them to make the decision. It turned out well for number 12. […]

“Impressed take” is actually underselling the both length and substance of the monologue Rams head coach Sean McVay delivered on Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell. In 214 words, McVay waxed poetic about the second-year, 23-year-old QB like I would if someone asked me to explain why Creed is a superior movie to all other movies […]

The Washington Commanders are 4-9 heading into their bye in Week 14. Things haven’t gone great since new owner Josh Harris and his group took control of the team in July. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio got fired, no one seems to like offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, and it seems like head coach Ron Rivera […]

The Washington Commanders’ recent embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins in Week 13 has intensified the scrutiny on head coach Ron Rivera’s tenure. It’s become abundantly clear that the team’s struggles are not a mere hiccup but indicative of deeper systemic issues that have hampered any sort of progress and now demand […]

The Washington Commanders hope to get back in the win column in their Week 13 game against the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins. It appears to be a most difficult assignment. The Commanders had high hopes when they defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-16 in Week 6, raising their record to 3-3. At that point in the […]

The Washington Commanders lost 45-10 to the Dallas Cowboys in a Thanksgiving game that had a little bit of everything — except for competitiveness on the scoreboard. It has been intimated recently that Ron Rivera’s days in Washington with the Commanders are likely numbered. Former Ohio State Buckeye and longtime NFL and Commanders playmaker Curtis […]

The Dallas Cowboys dealt an absolute permanent dent on not just the Washington Commanders’ record but also their morale. Sam Howell and his weapons like Brian Robinson Jr. just could not get the offense started. Their secondary also also struggled to contain Dak Prescott to at least make it a close game. Now, Ron Rivera’s […]

The Washington Commanders are now 4-8 after dropping a Thanksgiving matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. It was a beatdown of epic proportions as Sam Howell and company lost 45-10 on the road in Arlington. Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson had a painfully honest reaction to the Cowboys’ destruction of his team. An AFC executive […]

The Dallas Cowboys host a home game on Thanksgiving every year, and those games almost always deliver. Hopefully, this game against the Washington Commanders follows suit. On paper, it doesn’t look like that will be the case. The Dallas Cowboys are 7-3 and have a point differential of +127. The Commanders, on the other hand, […]

The Washington Commanders suffered a shocking loss to the New York Giants in Week 11, with a final score of 31-19. The Commanders were expected to win this game. However, they instead fell short in several key areas. In this article, we will examine the reasons behind the Commanders’ loss and identify the personnel who […]

On Sunday afternoon, Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders dropped to a disappointing 4-7 on the 2023 NFL season with a home loss against their NFC East rivals, the New York Giants. Howell had one of his more dispiriting efforts of the season in the loss, and although the Commanders were within two points heading […]

Sam Howell had a beast of a touchdown run as the New York Giants nearly denied him of scoring. A little fight broke out after the play though, which led to Curtis Samuel of the Washington Commanders being ejected. Curtis Samuel wasn’t the only player who received an ejection, as the Giants’ cornerback Cor’Dale Flott […]

In a thrilling turn of events for the Washington Commanders, second-year quarterback Sam Howell has defied all odds and expectations to become one of the most prolific passers in the league. Hi performance has been turning eyes over the past few weeks and recently garnered high praise from none other than franchise legend Joe Theismann. […]

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel was questionable coming into the Week 10 matchup, but he’s expected to play on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Ian Rapoport. #Commanders WR Curtis Samuel, limited all week with a toe injury and questionable, is expected to play today, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November […]

We have a Washington Commanders Week 10 game scheduled against the Seattle Seahawks. The Commanders are coming off a thrilling 20-17 victory against the New England Patriots in Week 9, bringing their record to 4-5. As the Commanders prepare to face the Seahawks, here are four bold predictions for the game that could lead to […]

With a Seattle Seahawks Week 10 game scheduled against the Washington Commanders, a lot of eyes will be on Geno Smith and co. Ahead of the Seahawks-Commanders game, we’ll be making our Seahawks Week 10 predictions. Seattle struggled in Week 9, as they were blown out by the Baltimore Ravens 37-3. The Seahawks are a […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots still have a lot of faith in Mac Jones. A bulk of doubt has been on the chest of the quarterback so far this season. However, the close loss to the Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders may have turned the tides significantly. Apparently, members of the organization […]

Joshua Dobbs pulled off the unfathomable, Keaton Mitchell has everyone buzzing, and Kyler Murray is returning. Week 10 could be as fascinating as the previous week was. Before we get into our Week 10 fantasy QB rankings, it’s only fair to offer CJ Stroud some props. He did set the rookie passing record with 470 […]

The Washington Commanders took a big chance on instilling Sam Howell as their starting quarterback. But now that he has the spot, Howell isn’t looking to give up his QB1 role anytime soon. Howell has shown sparks of being a franchise quarterback throughout his sophomore campaign. He performed admirably in Washington’s Week 9 win over […]

On Sunday, the Washington Commanders went into Foxborough and defeated Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots 20-17. According to Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, the game will serve as quarterback Sam Howell’s coming out party. “Sam Howell is like, he’s our future,” Allen gushed after the game, per The Washington Post’s Nicki Jhabvala. “He’s our quarterback […]

The Washington Commanders may be sticking with Sam Howell at quarterback beyond the 2023 season. While rumors suggest coach Ron Rivera is on the hot seat, rumors are saying the opposite about Howell, who is halfway through his first year as the starting quarterback for the Commanders. According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, inside the […]

Last week, the most star-studded position in fantasy football lived up to its reputation. Recall that several quarterbacks had impressive performances. These included guys like Sam Howell, Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts, Will Levis, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen. However, the week also saw numerous quarterbacks either starting with injuries or getting hurt during the games. […]

Jason Kelce and the Philadelphia Eagles currently sit at an impressive 7-1 on the 2023 season, good for first place in the entire NFL. Two of the Eagles’ seven wins have come against their NFC East counterparts, the Washington Commanders, including last week’s narrow victory on the road, and one player who has impressed Kelce […]

Though the Washington Commanders have lost two straight games and dropped to 3-5, coach Ron Rivera is maintaining his faith in quarterback Sam Howell. Despite losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 38-31, Howell had a huge game where he completed 75% of his passes for 397 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Following the four-touchdown […]