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Washington Commanders’ quarterback Jayden Daniels has had a remarkable first season in the NFL. His efforts helped turn around a team that finished 4-13 in 2023, leading the Commanders to a 12-5 record and the sixth seed in the NFC. Daniels is a shoo-in for Offensive Rookie of the Year. But how does his debut […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Washington Commanders in the wild-card round of the NFL Playoffs, one individual matchup that people will keep an eye on is wide receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Now that the Commanders star has been taken off the injury report, people are wondering how intense the […]

When Kliff Kingsbury was a member of the Arizona Cardinals, it was all about football, almost to a fault. Widely considered a scheme-first coach, prioritizing the purity of his offensive identity over doing what’s best for his players, Kingsbury struggled with the non-Xs and Os of being the top coach in an NFL system, including […]

While Kliff Kingsbury is in the middle of head coaching interviews, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn’t be more happy. Following a 12-5 season and the playoffs on Sunday, Daniels echoed his positive sentiment to ESPN about Kingsbury’s excellence. “He’s meant a lot, obviously, for my development and my growth from the day I stepped […]

As the Washington Commanders take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the NFL Playoffs, there was some slight concern regarding the availability of a key offensive player. Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels had a quad injury, but his status for his first postseason game has now been revealed. According to NFL […]

Technically, Week 18 brought us the first NFL football in 2025, but with so many games either meaningless and/or uncompetitive, it almost seems like we took a week off. Well, it’s the playoffs now, and we are so back! There is a great slate of games ahead of us, so, without further ado, let’s jump […]

The Washington Commanders will have cornerback Marshon Lattimore back in action just in time for their Wild Card clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the positive news during a press conference, saying, “He hit all the markers we need to see, so we’re pumped to have him back.” via Nicki […]

Going into their Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. had one major piece of advice for his team regarding quarterback Baker Mayfield, per Zach Selby of Commanders.com. “He’s been hard to tackle in the pocket across every team that goes in there,” defensive coordinator Joe Whitt […]

The Washington Commanders may have to deal with the loss of Kliff Kingsbury in the offseason. But for this weekend, stopping the run against the Buccaneers is the key to a Wild Card victory. And defense is the fatal flaw that will doom the Commanders in the 2025 NFL playoffs. Washington’s hopes of having any […]

Sometimes, rumors come true, as is the case for Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. After four teams were inquiring about Kingsbury as a head coach, the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints have been added to the list, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The previous two teams were the New York Jets and […]

As the Washington Commanders prepare for a high-stakes Wild Card clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one thing is clear: stopping the Buccaneers counter run game is non-negotiable if the Commanders hope to pull off the upset. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky emphasized this during his breakdown of the matchup, stating, “Washington will not win this […]

The NFL playoffs are almost here, and the Washington Commanders have a tricky road matchup in the first round as they will travel to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Commanders received some positive injury news ahead of the matchup as it is looking like cornerback Marshon Lattimore is on track to play. Washington […]

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reportedly has had at least four teams express interest in talking with him about their head coach vacancy, according to Josina Anderson. There are some who question whether or not Kingsbury wants to take a head coaching job in this hiring cycle with more time to reflect, given the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers get the honor of home-field advantage in this Super Wild-Card matchup despite finishing with two fewer victories than the Washington Commanders. The Bucs finished first in the NFC South, which they nearly gave away when they trailed against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18 while the Atlanta Falcons led their […]

For its wild-card game against the Buccaneers, the Washington Commanders may have an X-factor. And if you want to see bold predictions for Tampa Bay, look here. With a Washington Commanders wild-card game scheduled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it’s time for postseason madness. Ahead of the Commanders-Buccaneers playoff game, we’ll be making our Commanders […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no strangers to high-stakes playoff battles. As they prepare to face the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card Round, anticipation is at a high. This matchup brings intrigue, tension, and the potential for electrifying moments as the Buccaneers look to make a deep postseason run. With a seasoned roster led […]

Playoff victory hopes for the Washington Commanders could hinge on the availability of cornerback Marshon Lattimore. But at least the Commanders should have a healthy Austin Ekeler. However, here is the Commanders’ X-factor versus the Buccaneers, and it’s not Jayden Daniels. Everybody knows what the rookie sensation brings to the field from the quarterback position. […]

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels joined an exclusive club after his Pro Bowl selection. However, it came as no surprise to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The former No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft had some high praise about the rookie quarterback following their Week 18 win. “I think the sky is the […]

For its regular season finale, the Washington Commanders got Austin Ekeler back on the field. But head coach Dan Quinn pulled Jayden Daniels early. Still, the Commanders got another last-second win, and Terry McLaurin dropped a truth bomb about it, according to a post on X by John Keim. Terry McLaurin: “We got a flair […]

The Washington Commanders secured the No. 6 seed in the upcoming NFC playoffs with their 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18, but they did not finish the game with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on the field. Head coach Dan Quinn pulled Daniels from the game when the quarterback experienced leg soreness. Daniels […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Washington entered Week 18 with an 11-5 record, the team’s best since the 1991 season when they won the Super Bowl. The Commanders made a bold move at quarterback on Sunday despite having something to play for. The […]

One game before their first playoff run since 2020, the Washington Commanders are nearing a return to full health. Ahead of a Week 18 clash with the Dallas Cowboys, veteran running back Austin Ekeler was activated from injured reserve after missing four games with a concussion. With Ekeler active, the Commanders plan to play him […]

The Washington Commanders came away with a massive win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17. The Commanders clinched a playoff berth with the overtime victory, and they can lock up the sixth seed in the NFC with a win against the Cowboys in Dallas on Sunday. While Washington hopes to improve to 12-5 on […]

The Washington Commanders have been a pleasant surprise throughout the 2024 season. Expectations for Washington headed into the season were not very high considering how many new faces there are in the organization. The Commanders exceeded all expectations and are now 11-5 heading into Week 18. They’ve also already locked up a place in the […]

The Washington Commanders continue to emerge as victors. They’ve won four games in a row, most of which have been nail-biters. Following a pre-bye-week victory over the Tennessee Titans back on Dec. 1, the team returned and held off the New Orleans Saints for a one-point win in Week 15. This was followed by a […]

There’s hope for a return of Austin Ekeler when the Washington Commanders play their final regular season game of 2024. With a Washington Commanders Week 18 game scheduled against the Dallas Cowboys, there’s still a little something on the line. Ahead of the Commanders-Cowboys game, we’ll be making our Commanders Week 18 predictions. Washington enters […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has turned in a special season of coaching, and he’s taking his team full bore into Week 18. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels joined an exclusive club with his Pro Bowl selection, according to a post on X by The 33rd Team. Jayden Daniels joins an exclusive club by […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Washington is 11-5 heading into Week 18 and has already locked in their place in the NFC playoffs. One familiar face around the Commanders may be looking for greener pastures during the offseason. Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury […]

In the final week of the 2024 regular season, the Washington Commanders (11-5) look to carry momentum into the playoffs against the Dallas Cowboys (7-9). It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Commanders-Cowboys prediction and pick. The Commanders are coming off a playoff-clinching win at home against the Atlanta Falcons in […]

The Washington Commanders have clinched a spot in the playoffs, and before the regular season ends, they got some more good news about the return of one of their players. The team will be getting healthy in the backfield, as they announced that they’re opening the 21-day practice window for Austin Ekeler as he returns […]

The NFC playoff picture still has some sorting out to do in the final week of the regular season, but the Washington Commanders have secured their spot in the postseason. In a game flexed to Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons traveled to the nation’s capital to face the Commanders in a matchup with massive […]

NFL quarterbacks buying expensive Christmas presents for their offensive linemen has become a staple of the holiday season, but in recent years the practice has become a veritable gift-measuring contest — and never more so than in 2024. It seems to be as much about giving as one-upping at this point, but what else would […]

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping for a much different result Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. Needing to win their final two games to secure the NFC South crown and a playoff berth, the Falcons faltered. Now, their destiny is out of their hands, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers poised to clinch their fourth consecutive […]

On a night when Jayden Daniels etched his name alongside Josh Allen, the terrific rookie also broke a record held by a former Washington Commanders player. But as good as Daniels has been, Dan Quinn is sculpting one of the best coaching jobs in NFL history. Jayden Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for […]

Although the Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth following their overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Dan Quinn made it clear where he stands on resting his starters versus playing them. Quinn made a statement on Monday, explaining why he made his decision, per Ben Standig on X. “Dan Quinn said the Commanders […]

The Washington Commanders are back in the NFL playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Under new majority owner Magic Johnson, the franchise has taken a vastly different direction. With the Commanders drafting quarterback Jayden Daniels, hiring Dan Quinn, and adding other pieces, they’ve been on top of the conference. Although the Philadelphia […]

Jeremy Reaves endured his fair share of adversity in the last year-plus, but he is living life to the fullest now. The safety and 2022 special teams All-Pro rejoiced after the Washington Commanders clinched a postseason berth in Sunday’s thrilling 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons. He then proceeded to celebrate by making a […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Washington is 11-5 and headed to the playoffs after getting a huge overtime win against Atlanta on Sunday. The Commanders are headed back to the postseason for the first time since the 2020 season. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels had a […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ playoff hopes now rest on the shoulders of the New Orleans Saints following Sunday night’s bitter 30-24 overtime loss to the Washington Commanders. Questionable clock management ultimately sullied an impressive fourth-quarter showing for Michael Penix Jr. and the offense, plunging the team out of first place in the NFC South. Facing immense […]