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The curse is officially dead. For the first time in two decades, the NFC East has a repeat champion, and it’s the Philadelphia Eagles. With a gritty 29-18 victory over the Washington Commanders on Saturday, the Eagles (10-5) clinched the division title, snapping a bizarre streak of parity that has haunted the division since the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) overpowered the Washington Commanders (4-11) in the second half to earn a 29-18 victory on Saturday, clinching their second straight NFC East crown. There is bound to be some tension when two divisional foes duke it out, but it got particularly testy near the end of this game. A brawl broke […]

Saquon Barkley has been the catalyst of the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense all season, and on Saturday against the Washington Commanders, he ran his way into the record books. With the Eagles leading by four in the fourth quarter, Barkley took a handoff and delivered a “vintage” run that reminded everyone why he’s one of the […]

The Washington Commanders (4-10) are digging deep into their quarterback depth chart in Saturday’s matchup against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles (9-5). Marcus Mariota has been pushed to his physical limits in the divisional tilt and is currently on the sidelines. The former No. 2 overall draft pick suffered a hand injury and was also evaluated […]

The Washington Commanders are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. With the club owning a 4-10 record, the team is likely searching for players on the roster to step up and flash some long-term potential for the front office to build around. One of those players is set to take the […]

The Washington Commanders have been decimated by injuries throughout the 2025 season, most notably to quarterback Jayden Daniels. But as they prepare for their Week 16 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles, the injury bug has bitten the Commanders once more. Washington has ruled out left tackle Laremy Tunsil, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed, via Mike […]

In Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders both secured wins, albeit in very different ways. For the Eagles, their home showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders was the opposite of a trap game, with the better team imposing their will on an undermatched squad desperate for the regular […]

After winning the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year award, an elbow injury has limited Jayden Daniels’s sophomore season to just seven games. The Washington Commanders officially ruled their star quarterback out for the year on Monday, much to his dismay. Although Daniels understands the decision, he is admittedly “frustrated” with how his second season […]

A long-awaited win finally showed up for Washington, but it came with the kind of messy finish that still makes Dan Quinn sound like a coach who’s tired of teaching the same lesson. After the Commanders nearly coughed up a huge cushion in a 29-21 win over the Giants, Quinn didn’t pretend it was pretty, […]

The Washington Commanders have taken a big step back in 2025. Washington is just 4-10 after beating New York 29-21 on Sunday. Now it appears that the Commanders are ready to throw in the towel on the rest of the regular season. The Commanders have decided to shut down QB Jayden Daniels for the rest […]

The Washington Commanders finally ended a demoralizing eight-game losing streak with a 29-21 road win versus the New York Giants in Week 15. The win, Washington’s first since October 5, also completed a season sweep over the struggling New York, who now sits at 2-12 and has lost eight straight games. It was a morale-boosting […]

The Washington Commanders’ 2025 season has unraveled quickly, and injuries have played a central role in the downturn. After surprising the league a year ago with a run to the NFC Championship Game during Jayden Daniels’ rookie season, Washington now sits just one spot above the bottom of the standings at 4-10. Daniels was ruled […]

The Commanders are putting a beating on the Giants, up 22-7 at halftime, but the mood around Washington’s franchise quarterback is still anything but calm. Across the league, people are wondering what exactly the plan is with Jayden Daniels after a second season marked by flashes of star power and a growing stack of injuries. […]

Sunday’s NFC East matchup between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants may not carry heavy stakes, but it does feature plenty of urgency. Both franchises enter the Week 15 game after long losing streaks that have defined their year. Washington comes into the contest at 3-10, while New York sits at 2-11 at the […]

It’s been a miserable season for the Washington Commanders, as Jayden Daniels’ injuries have derailed any hope of making the playoffs. Now, an insider is detailing what went wrong in the Daniels’ Year 2 experiment, and how his numerous injuries occurred, according to an article by Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. “Either way, the projection is there; you’re […]

It’s been a disastrous season for the Washington Commanders, who currently sit at 3-10 after Sunday afternoon’s blowout road loss at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. Jayden Daniels started this game despite dealing with injuries throughout this season, but he was ultimately forced to leave early due to a new ailment. On Wednesday, the […]

Just a year ago, the Washington Commanders were the No. 6 seed in the NFC and stunned the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions to make a run to the NFC title game. Ultimately, they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, who went on to win the Super Bowl, but there was plenty of hope for Washington […]

It’s still building time for the New York Giants and Jaxson Dart, their young quarterback. Meanwhile, the Commanders are dealing with the loss of a key veteran. And here are bold predictions for the Week 15 clash between the Giants and Commanders. Both teams enter with ugly records. The Commanders are 3-10 with one of […]

Washington’s season already felt bruised after a 31-0 humiliation against the Vikings, but Jayden Daniels’ latest elbow scare pushed anxiety into overdrive. The rookie re-aggravated the same arm issue that had already cost him three games and never returned after exiting in Minneapolis, and there are a lot of NFL rumors about this. Head coach […]

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka has spent the last month putting out fires. On Wednesday, he moved to prevent another one on special teams. The New York Giants are signing veteran punter Cameron Johnston to the practice squad, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, giving themselves insurance with Jamie Gillan dealing […]

The Minnesota Vikings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 31-0 rout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday. J.J. McCarthy returned from a concussion and threw three touchdown passes while Minnesota’s defense got its first shutout since Week 14 of the 2023 season. Unfortunately, a banged up Washington team lost Zach Ertz to a gruesome-looking […]

The Washington Commanders’ 2025 season is one to forget. After making a shocking run to the NFC Championship game last year, the Commanders had Super Bowl aspirations. Instead, they are 3-10 and staring a top 10 pick in the 2026 draft in the face. Outside of an aging defense, a primary reason for Washington’s struggles […]

The Minnesota Vikings (5-8) blanked the Washington Commanders (3-11) 31-0 on Sunday, giving them their eighth straight loss and ending their playoff hopes for the 2025 season. Washington entered Week 14 with optimism, hoping to build on their performance against the AFC West–leading Denver Broncos in Week 13, even though they lost 27-26. “What I […]

The Washington Commanders suffered an embarrassing 31-0 loss at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. But the injury was made even worse with quarterback Jayden Daniels suffering another injury. Daniels re-injured the same elbow that forced him to miss three games. He didn’t make his return after leaving against the Vikings. However, head […]

As Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was carted off during the team’s 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon, there is an unfortunate update on the star pass-catcher. With the Commanders also dealing with injuries to quarterback Jayden Daniels, the last thing the team wants to hear is a dreadful absence for […]

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Washington Commanders in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 blowout. A short while after Jayden Daniels reinjured his arm, Vikings defensive back Jay Ward slammed into Zach Ertz while he was going up for a catch. The hit caused what looked like a […]

The Washington Commanders entered Week 14 with some optimism for the future. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels made his return after missing multiple games with a nasty elbow injury. Sadly, he is already back on the sidelines after suffering yet another injury. Daniels threw an interception to Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel halfway through the third […]

On Sunday, the Washington Commanders will square off against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC showdown. The Commanders are hoping to keep their slim playoff chances alive with a win. But they may have to accomplish that goal without veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. Wagner sustained a knee injury in the Week 13 overtime loss to […]

After a 3-2 start highlighted by a win over the Los Angeles Chargers out west, the Washington Commanders looked as if they would pose a threat in the NFC playoff picture once again. Instead, seven consecutive losses have doomed the Commanders to a 3-9 record, good enough for third in the NFC East. Quarterback Jayden […]

Jayden Daniels will return to the starting lineup as the Washington Commanders face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, giving the franchise a needed boost as it begins a two-game road trip in Week 14. Washington enters the matchup at 3-9, while Minnesota sits at 4-8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Coach […]

It went from not cleared for contact for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to a limited practice session. And then on Thursday, Daniels was a full participant in practice amid the return from his elbow injury, according to a post on X by the Washington Commanders. There are still questions as to whether Daniels will see […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback room has been in the spotlight all season, and now veteran Marcus Mariota is drawing attention for something off the field. After nearly 11 years in the NFL, the Washington quarterback finally clarified the proper pronunciation of his last name, revealing that fans and media have been getting it slightly wrong […]

The Washington Commanders are not yet eliminated from playoff contention, despite their 3-9 record. The tiniest bit of optimism exists, especially after Sunday Night Football. The Commanders played excellent football against the 10-2 Denver Broncos, especially on offense. Now, the offense might be about to get significantly better. Commanders’ quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice […]

The San Francisco 49ers made one of the most emotional moves of their offseason when they traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. The deal sent a franchise icon across the country and cleared cap space for the 49ers to extend tight end George Kittle and prepare for future moves […]

It’s a full-circle moment for Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard after he was hired by his beloved alma mater, Stanford, to be its head coach. Pritchard will take over from interim coach Frank Reich, who stepped in after Stanford axed Troy Taylor in March. Amid the good news, the Commanders made sure to express […]

The Washington Commanders took a nail-biting loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football, and they took it all the way to overtime against a quality opponent. Marcus Mariota led the way for the Commanders, and there’s a good chance that he will for the foreseeable future, as Jayden Daniels is still sidelined. The […]

There were special moments for the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, including a milestone accomplishment. But here are the Commanders most to blame for the crushing overtime loss to the Broncos. What matters most is that the Broncos earned the 27-26 win, thanks to a tremendous defensive play by Nik Bonitto. He swatted down […]

During the 2025 NFL season, there are a lot of teams pushing for a playoff spot, and just as many contending for the number one pick. That leaves few teams stuck somewhere in the middle, and with so few truly mediocre teams this year, there is quite a large race for the first overall selection […]

After scoring a touchdown in overtime, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had a decision to make. Tie the game with a field goal or go for the win with a two-point conversion. He chose the latter. That plan didn’t work out as Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto batted away quarterback Marcus Mariota’s pass. But […]