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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 […]

The Washington Commanders are in the thick of a playoff race as the end of the 2022 regular season approaches. In a crucial Week 17 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, they are going back to Carson Wentz, their original starter. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Ron Rivera has informed the Commanders’ quarterbacks that […]

The Washington Commanders lost in Week 16 to the San Francisco 49ers and after Taylor Heinicke struggled to produce, Ron Rivera benched him in favor of Carson Wentz, who hasn’t seen the field much in 2022. The ex-first-rounder did show well though, completing 12 of 16 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. That’s likely […]

The Washington Commanders will unveil their new mascot during New Year’s Day’s home game against the Cleveland Browns, and it could lead to a lawsuit between the team and five former players. The choices for the new mascot are between a dog and a hog; the latter was trademarked in July by O-Line Entertainment, which […]

Through 16 game weeks, the Washington Commanders are in position to make the postseason with a 7-7-1 record. And with every game of utmost importance, every decision matters. One of those important decisions is regarding the Commanders’ starting quarterback situation, especially after Ron Rivera decided to bench Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz during […]

A couple of weeks ago, it seemed like Taylor Heinicke had the Washington Commanders’ QB1 role locked up. After a string of solid performances, the team announced that he’d be the starting QB even after Carson Wentz’ return. However, in Week 16, Heinicke was benched by the Commanders in the fourth quarter against the San […]

Carson Wentz is back under center for the Washington Commanders. Washington replaced Taylor Heinicke with Wentz during their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Wentz answered the call in a major way, leading a Commanders touchdown drive and bringing Washington within 10 points of the 49ers, per NFL on CBS. The veteran can […]

Dan Snyder is officially selling the Washington Commanders and this week concludes the first round of bidding for the franchise. And by no surprise, there’s been a whole lot of money put on the table. According to Mike Ozanian of Forbes, Snyder has received offers well over $7 million for the Commanders. Snyder hired Bank […]

The Washington Commanders will travel out West to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a Christmas Eve afternoon NFL matchup at Levi’s Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Commanders-49ers prediction and pick, laid out below. Washington, with their 7-6-1 record, is in last […]

It may be difficult to find an investment more lucrative than owing an NFL franchise. That is certainly the case for Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, who reportedly has received offers of more than $7 billion to buy the franchise. Snyder has received offers to buy the franchise since hiring the Bank of America to […]

Before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020, offensive lineman Trent Williams spent the first nine years of his career with the now-named Washington Commanders. The 49ers and Commanders play each other in Week 16, but Williams isn’t letting his past Washington ties get in the way of helping San Francisco reach their […]

The Washington Commanders Week 16 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers is very intriguing. The Commanders are likely still feeling a certain kind of way after their heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants last weekend. The controversial penalty on Terry McLaurin and then non-pass interference calls at the goal line raised eye brows around […]

Chase Young is back. Over a year removed from a torn ACL and ruptured patella injury, Young is set to make his season debut for the Washington Commanders in a Week 16 Christmas Eve NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that Chase Young “will play” vs. the 49ers, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are riding high on a seven-game winning streak after they beat the Seattle Seahawks, 21-13, on the road in Week 15. At 10-4, the 49ers still have a shot at stealing either the No. 2 or even the No. 1 spot in the NFC. They can move up in the standings […]

The Washington Commanders have been without star edge rusher Chase Young for over a year now. The former second-overall pick has been sidelined since suffering a torn ACL in Week nine of last season Now, over a year removed from his injury, Young is still working to return to the field. Many anticipated that he […]

The Washington Commanders activated Carson Wentz from IR ahead of their Week 16 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, and while he’s expected to remain behind Taylor Heinicke on the depth chart, the veteran QB was in great spirits. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wentz was optimistic and even shared some positives from his trip […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux and the Giants defeated the Commanders 20-12 in Week 15, but not without some scrutiny from many Washington fans, including Nets’ star Kevin Durant. After Durant called out the G-Men, Thibodeaux was quick to respond and proved he wasn’t afraid of the 12-time All-Star. With time winding down, the Giants got away with […]

The Washington Commanders fell to 7-6-1 on Sunday Night Football as they lost 20-12 to the New York Giants. It was a pretty underwhelming night for Taylor Heinicke and the offense, but head coach Ron Rivera insists he’s not looking to make a change to Carson Wentz. At least not right now when Heinicke has […]

The Washington Commanders lost for only the first time since the first week of November after they fell to the New York Giants, 20-12, at home in Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. The Commanders had a lot of trouble protecting QB Taylor Heinicke and converting on third downs in this matchup. Right now, […]

Curtis Samuel and the Washington Commanders were the victims of a missed pass interference call in the waning moments of the Commanders’ 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night. Or, at least according to Twitter. Samuel clearly looked to be interfered with on a crucial 4th and goal with under a minute […]

The Washington Commanders took a brutal loss on their home turf against the New York Giants by a score of 20-12. The loss puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy. Like many games, the referees played a part in the contests. Ron Rivera was noticeably frustrated after the Commanders’ loss, which featured some moments of officiating […]

Washington Commanders fans were incredulous at the non-call to end their 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. Current quarterback Taylor Heinicke didn’t get the benefit of the call, which outraged former franchise QBs in Robert Griffin II and Joe Theismann. Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes was draped all over Commanders wide receiver Curtis […]

The Washington Commanders needed a win to bolster their playoff hopes. Unfortunately, they didn’t get it on Sunday night. And their loss came with a steady dose of officiating controversy. The Commanders fell 20-12 but had a few chances to get their crucial touchdown and two-point conversion. One of those chances actually succeeded with a […]