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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 […]

The Washington Commanders came up just short against the Denver Broncos, falling 27-26 in overtime. However, Commanders receiver Treylon Burks made what may be the catch of the year. On a fade to the back corner of the endzone, Burks put one hand up and came away with the ball. It’s a play that truly […]

The Washington Commanders suffered another brutal defeat on Sunday Night Football. Washington lost 27-26 in overtime against Denver after Nik Bonitto called game with a clutch defensive stop on a two-point conversion attempt during overtime. But the silver lining for Commanders fans was getting their veteran wide receiver back in the lineup. Commanders wide receiver […]

There were a handful of incredibly close games during Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. But the overtime thriller between the Broncos and Commanders was one of the best games of the week. Denver won 27-26 in overtime thanks to a heroic defensive stop by Nik Bonitto on a two-point conversion attempt. Commanders QB […]

In a thrilling Sunday Night Football matchup, the Washington Commanders fell 27-26 in overtime to the Denver Broncos at Northwest Stadium in Week 13, leaving them with a 3-9 record on the season. Even in defeat, veteran tight end Zach Ertz made NFL history, moving past Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe to claim fifth on […]

Odell Beckham Jr. knows a ridiculous catch when he sees one, especially when it looks a lot like his own. On Sunday night, Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks went full extension in the back corner of the end zone and hauled in a falling, one-handed touchdown over Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, instantly drawing […]

The Washington Commanders are locked in a close battle with the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. After a sluggish first half, Marcus Mariota started the second half with a solid touchdown drive. But the highlight of the series did not come from the quarterback. Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks made a ridiculous one-handed catch […]

While Marcus Mariota remains the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders, there are questions about when, or even if, star Jayden Daniels will return this season. As the rumors around the Commanders and Daniels continue to swirl, recent reports remain murky. Adam Schefter of ESPN would say that “it remains unclear” if Daniels will play […]

Stanford football has not just been searching for a new head coach. It needs a savior. Finding the next golden boy is an arduous task for a program that owns an abysmal 16-43 record since 2021, but what lively general manager Andrew Luck can do is hire an intriguing candidate who knows what it means […]

The Washington Commanders move into Sunday with needed clarity as Marcus Mariota starts again and Terry McLaurin returns, a pairing the team hopes can stabilize the offense against the Denver Broncos. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the update after Jayden Daniels was ruled out with a left-elbow injury, noting that the rookie made “great progress” but […]

The Denver Broncos should get a key player back this week. However, the Washington  Commanders might also get a star back. And here are the bold predictions for their week 13 Sunday Night Football clash. The Broncos are flying high with a record of 9-2 and Super Bowl aspirations. Meanwhile, the Commanders are suffering through […]

The Washington Commanders (3-8) will host the Denver Broncos (9-2) on Sunday Night Football, a matchup that could see wide receiver Terry McLaurin return for the first time since re-injuring his quad in Washington’s 28-7 Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Washington initially listed McLaurin as a limited participant on Wednesday’s injury report, […]

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin appears to have a good chance of getting back to action from injury this coming Sunday against the Denver Broncos at home. McLaurin, who has not played since Week 8’s Commanders loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on the road, is still on Washington’s injury report […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been blunt about how he views the rest of this season: if he is healthy, he wants to play. On a 3-8 team with nothing real left to chase in the standings, the former Rookie of the Year told reporters his mindset has not changed. In his eyes, being […]

It’s been a disastrous 2025 season for the Washington Commanders, who currently sit at 3-8 coming off a bye week and heading into next weekend’s matchup against the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Jayden Daniels has been in and out of the lineup with various injuries so far this year, and with the season already essentially lost, […]

The Washington Commanders are still trying to get Jayden Daniels back on the field, but his injury is still causing issues. And in other injury news, the Commanders made a move with wide receiver Noah Brown before their clash against the Broncos. Surprisingly, it’s a positive report, according to a post on X by the […]

As the Washington Commanders try to slog through their disaster season, complications have arisen for Jayden Daniels’ injury. The quarterback will return to practice in Week 13, but there’s a catch, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “#Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was evaluated coming out of Washington’s bye, and sources say this […]

The weekend ahead is a full-circle moment for Marcus Mariota. The quarterback for the Washington Commanders will return to his alma mater as a dual feature. Making a guest appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay and being inducted into the University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame.  Mariota, who steered the Oregon Ducks to their first […]

The Miami Dolphins are fighting to keep their season alive. Still, head coach Mike McDaniel found time to deliver one of the funniest sideline moments of Week 11. Before Miami’s matchup with the Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain, McDaniel shared a lighthearted exchange with San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel. Of course, a lot of […]

The Washington Commanders are in a tough spot headed into Week 12. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is down with an injury and when he’ll return is a complete unknown. Based on the most recent reporting, the situation may be even more complicated than it seems on the surface. ESPN insiders debated whether or not Daniels will […]