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Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is viewed as a possible candidate to hold the same position next year for the Washington Commanders, among other teams. The Commanders haven’t hired an offensive coordinator yet because they are hoping to interview Bieniemy for the job, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Washington isn’t the only […]

As the end of the 2022-23 NFL season draws ever closer, so does April’s NFL Draft. Of course, teams don’t wait until the end of the season to start scouting. They have been watching their target players for the entire year and even before then. While fans may never know exactly what their favorite teams […]

The Associated Press announced their NFL awards finalists on Wednesday. NFL fans immediately let their voices be known regarding some of the snubs from the finalists lists. One snub is Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson. The rookie ball carrier was shot in August in an attempted armed robbery and missed the beginning of the […]

Although Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is the obvious name who could be released this offseason, tight end Logan Thomas could also be let go by the franchise, sources told the Washington Times’ Dov Kleiman. Thomas had a down season in 2022, recording just 39 catches for 323 yards throughout the season, after recovering from […]

The Washington Commanders made a solid run this season with Taylor Heinicke under center that petered out as Heinicke came down to earth and Carson Wentz came back. Now the team heads into the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 16 overall pick. With the Commanders’ No. 16 pick, the team could go in several […]

The Washington Commanders enter the 2023 offseason with major question marks surrounding the quarterback position. Former NFL executive Joe Banner gave an honest critique about the Commanders‘ QB, however it didn’t paint Washington’s options in the greatest light. Washington started the season with Carson Wentz as their quarterback. After injury they turned to Taylor Heinicke. […]

The NFL offseason is fast approaching, and, as usual, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks. The quarterback carousel has dialed it up to 11 recently, with stars like Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford and Russell Wilson all changing teams over the last three years. While there’s no guarantee a star of that caliber will change […]

As owner Daniel Snyder prepares to potentially sell the Washington Commanders, Amazon owner Jeff Bezos has been rumored as a potential buyer. However, after the Commanders’ newest valuation, Bezos might look the other way. The Commanders are valued at $5.6 billion by Forbes. With the Denver Broncos just selling for $4.35 million, Snyder is reportedly […]

Derek Carr’s time with the Las Vegas Raiders is now up. After a lackluster season, the Fresno State alum seems to be on his way out of the team. It’s a rather surprising development, and teams are already pouncing on the opportunity to grab a relatively good quarterback. The three teams interested in Derek Carr […]

The Washington Commanders 2022 campaign did not go to plan. With three different quarterbacks earning the starts, the team ultimately finished with an 8-8-1 record. With this record, they finished fourth in a highly competitive NFC East. The Commanders have put together a strong roster on both sides of the ball. On offense, they have […]

Ahead of Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels announced that quarterback Derek Carr would be done for the season. Backup Jarrett Stidham started the final two games and lost both of them, though he put a scare in the San Francisco 49ers in an overtime loss in Week […]

Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders could potentially part ways this offseason, and after a disappointing year in 2022, the QB’s message to his fans will only fuel speculation of him leaving town. On Instagram, Wentz wrote a lengthy message, which certainly read like he was bidding Washington farewell. Via Instagram Wentz expressed his gratitude […]

After missing out on a playoff spot, Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders have started to make some key changes. Their first move? Firing offensive coordinator  Scott Turner. It was rumored on Tuesday afternoon that Turner isn’t going to return as the offensive coordinator of the Commanders, and the team didn’t waste time in confirming […]

At points during the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders looked like they would return to the playoffs. Heading into December, they were 7-5 and had won six of their last seven, including a massive upset over the then-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. They weren’t one of the league’s elite teams, but they were playing well enough […]

The Washington Commanders did not have a playoff spot on the line when they met the archrival Dallas Cowboys in their Week 18 season finale. However, wideout Terry McLaurin and quarterback Sam Howell led the Commanders to a surprising 26-6 victory over the playoff-bound visitors. McLaurin was impressed with the rookie quarterback from North Carolina, […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera learned last week that his team had been eliminated from playoff contention. He learned this week that his team may have a new quarterback for the 2023 season. The Commanders came through with a 26-6 victory over the archrival Dallas Cowboys in their Week 18 season finale. Rivera employed […]

The Washington Commanders rolled with the rookie in Week 18 against the Cowboys after Taylor Heinicke surprisingly suggested the team started Sam Howell for their regular-season finale. The early returns on that gamble were magnificent for Washington, as Howell threw a touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin on the very first throw of his NFL career. […]

Here we are, Week 18 of the 2022-2023 NFL season. This weekend features several games that will determine playoff seeding, as well as who makes the playoffs. The Bills will be hosting the Patriots in an emotionally charged game, and the Steelers need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Let’s see the best […]

The final week of the NFL regular season is among us. The Dallas Cowboys (12-4) visit the Washington Commanders (7-8-1) on Sunday with playoff implications on the line! Action kicks off at 4:25 pm ET. Below we continue our NFL odds series with a Cowboys-Commanders prediction and pick. Dallas has won six of their last […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys can still clinch the top overall seed in the NFC. With so much on the line, Prescott will be pleased seeing the Washington Commanders’ latest injury update. The Commanders, who have been eliminated from the playoffs, have ruled out numerous players for their Week 18 clash with the Cowboys. […]

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson was placed on IR earlier this week, and now it’s been revealed that he underwent season-ending surgery. According to Matthew Paras of The Washington Times, Gibson had surgery to repair a fractured foot that’s been plaguing him for the past few weeks. Gibson has reportedly been playing through the […]

The Week 18 of the NFL season is getting closer and closer, which means it is time for some Washington Commanders Week 18 bold predictions. They will host the Dallas Cowboys at the FedEx Field on Sunday to close out their regular season. Most recently, Washington lost 24-10 to the Cleveland Browns, extending its losing […]

Amid the Philadelphia Eagles’ two-game losing skid, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves with everything to play for in their Week 18 clash against the Washington Commanders. The Cowboys could still claim the NFC number one overall seed with a win on Sunday, to go along with Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers losses. And with […]

It’s no secret the Washington Commanders have been an active participant on the quarterback carousel, going back and forth between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The former threw three interceptions in a poor performance against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Commanders lost the game, 24-10, and combined with other results, the playoff hopes for […]

The Washington Commanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 after they came up short against the Cleveland Browns, but that hasn’t stopped them from having a bit of quarterback drama heading into Week 18. After initially labeling Taylor Heinicke as the starter, it looks like Ron Rivera has changed his mind, and […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback rotation this season has been a confusing and winding journey. They’ll enter Week 18 with a different quarterback under center as the Commanders look towards the future. Washington started Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as Wentz completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards and three interceptions. The Commanders lost […]

Heading into Week 18, the Washington Commanders find themselves at 7-8-1. With their season all but over, rookie quarterback Sam Howell could potentially make his NFL debut. Throughout this season, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has opted to send out two different quarterbacks. Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz have both taken the field this season. […]

Head coach Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders made a QB change going into Week 17, benching Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz. The switch didn’t go as planned with Washington losing to the Cleveland Browns, 24-10. After the loss, Rivera gave his honest take on the QB decision and if he still backed Wentz as […]

The Washington Commanders went from seventh place in the NFC to getting eliminated from playoff contention after they dropped the ball against the underachieving Cleveland Browns, 24-10, in Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. Just a few weeks ago, the Commanders carried a 7-5-1 record and needed at least one win to further secure […]

It was a disastrous Week 17 performance for the Washington Commanders (7-8-1), as they dropped a 24-10 home game to the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Ron Rivera was surprised to learn that his team could be eliminated from playoff consideration if the Green Bay Packers were victorious in the late afternoon games. This is incredible. […]

The Washington Commanders decided to bench quarterback Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as the Commanders fell to the Cleveland Browns 24-10. As Washington moves into a potential crucial Week 18 matchup, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was vague about who would be under center. In the loss, Wentz completed […]

The Washington Commanders made the bold decision to revert back to Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, sending Taylor Heinicke to the bench with the veteran making his return from IR. Ron Rivera’s call at the position didn’t yield positive results early on, and the fans at FedEx Stadium made their opinions clear after Wentz […]

The Cleveland Browns will head to Landover, Maryland, to face off with the Washington Commanders at Fed Ex Field on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Browns-Commanders prediction and pick. The Browns faltered to the New Orleans Saints 17-10 last weekend. Deshaun Watson struggled in the cold, completing 15 of […]

The Washington Commanders are barely hanging onto the final wild card spot in the NFC, and have an extremely important against the Cleveland Browns coming up in Week 17. However, it looks like they will be going into this contest shorthanded, as they will be without a key member of their running back committee in […]

The Cleveland Browns are not going to the playoffs. It’s a rather disappointing outcome for a team loaded with talent. And yet, it’s also not that surprising considering the roller-coaster ride this franchise has endured in the past few months. A week after besting division rivals Baltimore, the Browns underwhelmed last week against the New […]

Heading into Week 17, the Washington Commanders have made yet another change at quarterback. Carson Wentz has earned the starting nod as they take on Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns. Ahead of this Commanders-Browns matchup, we will be giving our Commanders Week 17 predictions. The Commanders, at 7-7-1 heading into Week 17, find themselves […]

Running back Brian Robinson has been a pleasant surprise for the Washington Commanders this season. As the Commanders look to reach the postseason, and fantasy football managers look to win their championship, Robinson looks like a player both parties should lean on. Robinson himself has been solid in 2022. He has appeared in 11 games, […]

Taylor Heinicke got brutally honest on getting benched in favor of Carson Wentz for the Washington Commanders, per ESPN’s John Keim. “It sucks,” Heinicke said. “Every guy in this locker room should feel like they should start. If you don’t then you shouldn’t be in this league. It is what it is. I’m going to try and […]

As the 7-7-1 Washington Commanders look to make the postseason, head coach Ron Rivera has made a change at quarterback. Rivera benched Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz. Now, the Commanders’ head coach has given an explanation behind the QB change. Wentz will be the team’s starting quarterback as Washington takes on the Cleveland […]