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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 […]

After getting roasted for their embarrassing Sean Taylor memorial unveiled last month, the Washington Commanders have now made changes to their tribute for the beloved safety. To recall, when the Commanders unveiled the “statue,” fans were quick to criticize the team for their seemingly lack of effort. Not only did the statue look like a […]

Chase Young’s return to the Washington Commanders from his ACL injury continues to be delayed. The team has officially ruled the star DE out for their marquee matchup against the New York Giants. The continued absence of Young has led some to wonder if there’s any tension about Young’s injury. Apparently, though, the team’s decision […]

It will be an NFC East showdown as the New York Giants head to Fed Ex Field to face off with the Washington Commanders. We’ve been waiting all day for Sunday night and the chance to continue our NFL odds series with a Giants-Commanders prediction and pick. The Giants lost 48-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles […]

The Washington Commanders’ Week 15 matchup with the New York Giants is a quick-turnaround rematch of the Week 13 tilt. And what happened in that Commanders-Giants game? A tie! Hoping for no more draws this time around, here are a few bold Commanders Week 15 predictions. That tie, coupled with a Commanders bye and a […]

The New York Giants have received promising news regarding wide receiver Richie James ahead of their crucial Week 15 road matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Giants released their final injury report for Week 15 on Friday, and James was not issued any injury designation. James was initially listed as questionable against the Commanders, but […]

The New York Giants have a crucial game coming up, as they will meet the Washington Commanders in Week 15. It was only over a week ago that the Giants and the Commanders squared off in what turned out to be a thrilling NFC East matchup. In the end, the Giants mustered up a combined […]

Following a torn ACL in 2021, Washington Commanders star defensive end Chase Young is still yet to return to the field. But it appears that this could soon change. The Commanders chose to activate Young off of the Physically Unable to Participate list three weeks ago. But since returning to practice, he is yet to […]

The Washington Commanders have been without star EDGE rusher Chase Young due to injury for the entire 2022 NFL season, but they could be getting him back ahead of their stretch run. With just four weeks left in the regular season, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera indicated that Young is “heading in the right direction” […]

Back in November, many Washington Commanders fans jumped up for joy when it was announced that Dan Snyder has made the first steps to selling the team. Many have long called for the controversial owner to relinquish his control of the team. It seemed like there were brighter days ahead for the moribund franchise. A […]

Former Washington Commanders general manager Bruce Allen testified that the NFL’s Senior Vice President of the Special Council of Investigations leaked the emails that led to the resignation of former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, according to a tweet from Washington Post NFL reporter Mark Maske. The 79-page report from the United States […]

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform released a 79-page report detailing information on Dan Snyder and the investigation into workplace misconduct Thursday. There were numerous bombshells dropped within the report, one of which is making waves across the NFL. Bruce Allen, the former Washington Commanders team owner and general manager, testified […]

The United States House of Representatives Oversight and Reform Committee concluded their investigation into the NFL’s handing of toxic workplace misconduct when they released a 79-page report on Dan Snyder and the Washington Commanders, according to a Thursday morning tweet from NBC Sports Washington Football Insider JP Finlay. “The results of the Committee’s investigation, as […]

After a rocky start to the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture in the NFC. Following a hard-fought tie against the New York Giants in Week 13, the Commanders sit with a record of 7-5-1, with five of those wins coming with quarterback Taylor Heinicke under […]

The Washington Commanders had a great opportunity to cement themselves as a legit playoff contender in the NFC this season in Week 13 against their division rival in the New York Giants. Instead, the two sides reached a stalemate, and it resulted in both teams walking away with a tie, as the final score settled […]

The Washington Commanders did not come away with a multitude of positive takeaways from their 20-20 draw result against the New York Giants in Week 13. At the least, Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin managed to etch his name in the record books during the divisional matchup. McLaurin entered Week 13 in need of 60 […]

Chase Young’s return date for the Washington Commanders has been set, and it’s against the New York Giants. However… it won’t be their Week 13 matchup against the G-Men. The team has apparently decided to rule Young out against New York for their upcoming game, per Chris Mortensen. That’s an unfortunate update for a team […]

The Washington Commanders are still unsure about the status of their star defender Chase Young, who remains a true game-time call for their Week 13 tilt against the New York Giants. But what they can look forward to is the play of running back Antonio Gibson, who appears likely to take the field despite his […]

After a thrilling college football championship weekend, we move on to week 13 of the 2022 NFL season, highlighted by the return of Deshaun Watson and several intriguing matchups across Sunday afternoon. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs travel to Cincinnati to take on a fellow championship contender in Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Let’s continue […]