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Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington's Alex Smith set to make first start in nearly 2 years vs. Lions

Alex Smith’s inspirational comeback story takes another astounding turn on Sunday. Per Field Yates of ESPN, the Washington Football Team quarterback will make his first start in nearly two years against the Detroit Lions. It’s truly an incredible tale: For the first time in 728 days, Alex Smith will start an NFL game today. From […]

Detroit Lions · 5 years agoLions' receiver corps facing huge obstacle vs Washington; Kenny Golladay out, TJ Hockenson questionable

The Detroit Lions figure to be very limited on Sunday against the Washington Football Team. While they have a decent chance of grabbing a win against Washington, they may be without the aid of both wideout Kenny Golladay (definitely out) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (questionable), which may create a stagnant offense for the Lions […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoTerry McLaurin is quietly working his way into DeAndre Hopkins territory

The Washington Football Team may have had a series of quarterback changes all throughout the 2020 NFL season but wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been a steady staple in the team’s offense. If he continues on his current rate that he’s going, he might end up with over 100 receptions and 1,400 receiving yards by […]

Detroit Lions · 5 years agoLions' Adrian Peterson vows to show Washington 'what they let go' in Week 10 matchup

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson is really looking forward to facing the Washington Football Team in Week 10. Washington waived Peterson in September, just seven months after the club exercised the $2.5 million team option on him for the 2020 season. The future Hall of Famer signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoReport: Alex Smith in line to start rest of season with Kyle Allen set for surgery

Just getting back on an NFL field was a major step for Alex Smith. Now, he could be quarterbacking the Washington Football Team for the rest of the season. Two years after suffering a devastating leg injury that nearly ended his life, Smith will likely replace Kyle Allen under center for Washington for the remainder […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoKyle Allen may have dodged a bullet after nasty-looking injury

Washington Football Team’s starting quarterback Kyle Allen sustained an injury that forced him to be carted off the field in their Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants. Despite the incident, the team along with Allen remain optimistic as the injury was only projected to be of minor severity and was diagnosed as a […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoGiants S Jabrill Peppers apologizes for injuring Washington Football Team QB Kyle Allen

After delivering a devastating hit to Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen, Jabrill Peppers appeared sympathetic following the New York Giants’ outing in Week 9. Giants S Jabrill Peppers on the leg-whip tackle that injured WFT QB Kyle Allen: "I apologize to him. I definitely didn’t intend for that to happen." — Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoVIDEO: Washington's Alex Smith throws first TD since injury on 68-yard strike to Terry McLaurin vs Giants

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith uncorked a 68-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terry McLaurin Sunday afternoon, giving not only the veteran signal-caller his first score since his return from a life-threatening injury, along with giving the 2-5 Football Team a smaller margin against the New York Giants. Terry McLaurin breaks free for 68 […]

New York Giants · 5 years agoGiants' Evan Engram makes full-stretch TD catch for 20-3 lead vs Washington

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram made a spectacular, diving catch Sunday afternoon against the Washington Football Team, giving New York a 20-3 lead heading into halftime. Evan Engram LAYS OUT for the @Giants TD! #TogetherBlue @eazyengram 📺: #NYGvsWAS on FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/MXkgo0fhcN pic.twitter.com/jSa60oQtlS — NFL (@NFL) November 8, […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoKyle Allen injury feared to be similar to Dak Prescott's earlier this season

Two weeks after their dominant win over the short-handed Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Football Team will look for its third win of the season against another NFC East rival in the New York Giants. Unfortunately, they will have to do it without quarterback Kyle Allen, who went down with an ankle injury late in the […]

New York Giants · 5 years agoGolden Tate not traveling with Giants for Washington Football Team matchup

The New York Giants will be without one of their top receivers in Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Golden Tate did not travel with the team and will miss Sunday’s game. The Giants reportedly made the decision due to his overall issues with effort and performance with the […]

New York Giants · 5 years agoDaniel Jones looking to recreate last year's magic in matchup vs. Washington

With the New York Giants set to face off against Washington Football Team on Sunday, it will be the first time Daniel Jones will return to the FedExField since that memorable outing from last season. Right now, the 23-year-old quarterback is looking to replicate what has since been the best performance of his young career. […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoAlex Smith reveals if 2020 will be his last season in the NFL

Now that he’s made his comeback from that brutal leg injury suffered in 2018, some believe Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith should retire from the NFL after this season since he’s backing up Kyle Allen. Smith, who is signed through 2022 with $40 million left on his contract, says he’ll think about his NFL […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoDwayne Haskins 'not done' in Washington, claims Ron Rivera

The Washington Football Team elected to bench quarterback Dwayne Haskins earlier this season in favor of Kyle Allen. Even though the situation for Haskins looks bleak in Washington, Ron Rivera claims that the sophomore QB is ‘not done’ in our nation’s capital. “It’s funny, I benched the guy and it’s like everybody thinks his career is […]

NFL · 5 years ago5 blockbuster trades we wish we saw at the 2020 NFL trade deadline

The 2020 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and teams were quieter than ever with their lack of moves. Leading up to the deadline, the Dallas Cowboys traded veteran pass rusher Everson Griffen to the Detroit Lions, while the Seattle Seahawks acquired another veteran pass rusher in Carlos Dunlap from the Cincinnati Bengals. These […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRyan Kerrigan wants a trade, franchise reacts

Washington Football Team defensive end Ryan Kerrigan has requested a trade, but Washington has already told teams that it won’t deal the star pass-rusher, a source told ESPN as written by Adam Schefter. Earlier this year, the four-time Pro Bowler has openly expressed his desire to remain in the nation’s capital for the long haul. […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRumor: Washington's Dwayne Haskins a trade candidate under right circumstances

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera benched quarterback Dwayne Haskins about a month ago. Now, last year’s No. 15 overall pick is finding himself in trade rumors with the NFL trade deadline coming in a couple of days. According to Ian Rapoport at NFL.com, Haskins’ benching could have been the telling sign that Washington […]

Dallas Cowboys · 5 years agoWashington Football Team's Jon Bostic fined $12,000 for hit on Cowboys' Andy Dalton

Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic has been fined $12,000 for his hit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. However, Bostic hasn’t been suspended and will be able to play in Week 9 against the New York Giants. Washington LB Jon Bostic was fined $12,000 for a brutal helmet-to-helmet […]

Houston Texans · 5 years ago3 trades Texans should make before the deadline

The Houston Texans come into Week 8 at 1-6, most likely out of playoff contention. The Texans have won the division four of the last five years in the AFC South, so they are in a position that they are not really familiar with. Their struggles have come from a combination of things, one of […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoCowboys' Andy Dalton hit by Jon Bostic gets 'Burfict treatment' if it was Patrick Mahomes, claims Greg McElroy

People around the NFL believe Jon Bostic of the Washington Football Team deserves far more than just an ejection after his unnecessary hit on Dallas Cowboys QB Andy Dalton (formerly of the Bengals) in their Week 7 match. TV analyst Greg McElroy invoked the names of Vontaze Burfict and Patrick Mahomes. A day after his […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoEric Reid declines spot on Washington's practice squad

The Washington Football Team lost Landon Collins for the season after an MRI revealed that the star safety suffered a torn ACL. With that said, Washington sought to add depth at the position by offering veteran safety Eric Reid a spot on their practice squad. However, Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press reports that Reid […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoVIDEO: Ron Rivera showered with love after final cancer treatment

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera was previously diagnosed with squamous cell cancer in his lymph nodes back in August. He recently underwent his final cancer treatment on Monday, as posted by the team’s Twitter page. It's a different kind of Victory Monday 💛#RiveraStrong pic.twitter.com/tgiZgOpBGC — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 26, 2020 He will […]

Dallas Cowboys · 5 years agoReport: Washington's Jon Bostic won't be suspended for dirty hit on Cowboys' Andy Dalton

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton left Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team after suffering a vicious hit from linebacker Jon Bostic in the third quarter. Bostic was ejected from the game but isn’t expected to be suspended, per ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. Given the nature of the hit, it’s certainly a bit surprising that Bostic […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoNets star Kevin Durant eviscerates comic for coming at his beloved Washington Football Team

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has been very vocal about supporting the Washington Football Team, being a D.C. native. Despite limited success for Washington, it’s always great to see the NFC East club take down their arch-rivals the Dallas Cowboys. There hasn’t been much to celebrate recently, so the little victories are what make […]

NFL · 5 years agoWashington coach Ron Rivera claiming to apologize for Cowboys' Andy Dalton hit by Jon Bostic

Following a blowout win against the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera had a prevailing topic above all else to get off his chest: his apology to Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys for the dirty hit by linebacker Jon Bostic. Bostic delivered a brutal blow to the head of Dalton late in […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington Football Team S Landon Collins suffered season-ending Achilles injury vs. Cowboys

It appears the Washington Football Team will be without star safety Landon Collins for the remainder of the season. That is according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, whose sources have told him that they believe he has suffered an Achilles injury. The team will have him get an MRI tomorrow, but the franchise is already […]

Dallas Cowboys · 5 years agoVideo: Cowboys QB Andy Dalton helped off field after dirty hit to head by Washington's Jon Bostic

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton had to be helped off the field after taking a dirty head to the head by Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic in the third quarter of Sunday’s game. The hit was as dirty as it gets: as DIRTY as it gets pic.twitter.com/d4KWuWmKry — Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) October 25, 2020 […]

Dallas Cowboys · 5 years agoVideo: Cowboys cap off nightmare half vs. Washington with Andy Dalton pick off Ezekiel Elliott's hands

The Dallas Cowboys played an absolutely miserable first half against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, and they capped it off in perfectly awful fashion in the waning moments. A catchable target for Ezekiel Elliot bobbled out of the running back’s hands, resulting in an interception for Andy Dalton: Have a GAME @ColeHolcomb_ 😈@budlight | […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoLandon Collins out for remainder of game vs. Cowboys with ankle injury

The Washington Football Team holds a double-digit lead over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but one of their key contributors on defense won’t return. According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports, Landon Collins is out for the remainder of Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. Cart coming out for Landon Collins. Some speculation it could […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoVideo: Washington's Terry McLaurin adds to Cowboys' woes with 52-yard TD from Kyle Allen

A week after struggling in a 38-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, another team in Washington continued to add to the Dallas Cowboys’ woes. After running back Antonio Gibson opened things up with a rushing touchdown in the first quarter, it was wide receiver Terry McLaurin’s turn to find the end zone for Washington. McLaurin […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoVideo: Antonio Gibson TD following safety creates 9-0 lead over reeling Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have been reeling on both sides of the ball this season and their woes appear to be prevalent again on Sunday versus the Washington Football Team. Following a safety, an Antonio Gibson touchdown has given Washington an early 9-0 lead over the Cowboys. #WashingtonFootball takes a 9-0 lead over Dallas following an […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington Football Team's Dwayne Haskins fined for violating COVID-19 protocols

Dwayne Haskins’ 2020 season continues to be a disaster with the Washington Football Team. Not only did Haskins lose his job to Kyle Allen a few weeks ago, but he’s now been fined for violating COVID-19 protocols, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Haskins made a reservation for a family friend at the team hotel, which is […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington Football Team coach Ron Rivera to undergo final cancer treatment on Monday

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera is on the brink of a clean bill of health. The 58-year-old head coach will undergo his final cancer treatment on Monday, ending what is hopefully a quick bout with SCC (squamous cell carcinoma). Rivera was originally diagnosed with the cancer in the offseason, with doctors informing the […]

Dallas Cowboys · 5 years agoDallas Cowboys: 4 bold predictions for Week 7 vs. Washington

The 2-4 Dallas Cowboys will take on the 1-5 Washington Football Team in Week 7 in a game that not many people are going to watch since both teams are terrible. The Cowboys are coming off a blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6 and players reportedly are already talking behind head coach […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRon Rivera speaks out on Ryan Kerrigan's evolving role for D.C.

Washington Football Team has seen a youth movement in recent years. The situation has thrusted outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan as the team’s designated grizzled veteran. The 1o-year pro is also the franchise’s all-time leader in sacks but has recently seen a diminished role on the field for Washington. The former Purdue Boilermaker played a career-low […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRon Rivera's blunt response about going for 2 late in loss to Giants

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera attempted a gutsy play in crunch time against the New York Giants to try to go for the 21-20 victory instead of the extra point to tie the game at 20 and send the game to overtime. Instead, quarterback Kyle Allen found himself on a no man’s land […]

New York Giants · 5 years agoVIDEO: Tae Crowder's 43-yard fumble return gives Giants late lead vs. Washington Football Team

The New York Giants were in desperate need of a big play after allowing 13 unanswered points to the Washington Football Team. Fortunately, the defense was able to oblige with a game-winning score. Washington was marching down the field with time winding down until Giants linebacker Kyler Fackrell strip-sacked quarterback Kyle Allen and allowed Tae […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoVideo: Toe-tap TD from Logan Thomas reduces Washington Football Team's deficit vs. Giants

The Washington Football Team is trying to come back against the New York Giants after falling behind by 10 points on two separate occasions in the first half. A beautiful toe-drag touchdown catch by Washington tight end Logan Thomas cut the score to 13-10 in the final minute of the opening half: Beautiful toe-drag TD […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoTerry McLaurin's words of wisdom for struggling Dwayne Haskins

To say that Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins has had a rough start to the new season would be a complete understatement. After starting the first few games for Washington, the 23-year-old saw himself demoted to a third-string reserve. Haskins is not in a very good place right now, and teammate Terry McLaurin has […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRon Rivera refuses notion he has 'quit' on Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins

Dwayne Haskins has not exactly had the best season of his career thus far. Just recently, the Washington Football Team quarterback was dropped from the starting lineup by coach Ron Rivera, which to some, was a clear indication of the coach’s lack of confidence in the 23-year-old. Rivera was asked about this exact notion in […]

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