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The Washington Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in their NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was noticeably thrilled for his squad and the fanbase after the game, earning the franchise’s first playoff victory since 2006. Zane Gonzalez drilled a 37-yard kick to give Washington the late lead as […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he is optimistic about defensive tackle Jonathan Allen being activated off of injured reserve for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. Allen was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice estimate. Quinn, general manager Adam Peters and others will meet […]

CommandersAfter the Washington Commanders eeked out a win, head coach Dan Quinn took the high road about a mysterious clock stoppage. He also faced the bad news of a possible concussion for Zach Ertz. Also, here are three Commanders’ reasons for concern after the tight victory versus the Saints. Jayden Daniels threw two first-half touchdown […]

The Washington Commanders defeated the New Orleans Saints in a close game on Sunday. Washington moved to 9-5 on the season and currently occupies the final playoff spot in the NFC. However, the win over the Saints did not come without some controversy, though the controversy worked against Washington head coach Dan Quinn’s men in […]

Kevin O’Connell has the Vikings winning with Sam Darnold as the quarterback. And Dan Campbell has guided the Lions to success despite massive defensive injuries. But here are three reasons Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders must be the coach of the year frontrunner in the NFL. If the ballots had to be sent in […]

Things didn’t go well for Emmanuel Forbes Jr. with the Washington Commanders. So the team decided to part ways with the former first-round pick. That allowed the Los Angeles Rams to swoop in and claim Forbes off of waivers, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Rams claimed former Commanders’ first-round pick Emmanuel […]

After three straight losses, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Tennessee Titans 42-19 to improve to 8-5 heading into their bye week. This is the first time Washington has won eight of its first 13 games in a season since 1996. “The guys really dug in. I thought they […]

The Washington Commanders revealed two huge injury updates to running back Austin Ekeler and cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Tenessee Titans. Head coach Dan Quinn’s team is coming off a three-game losing streak, falling far behind the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. Star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has […]

Being a fan of the Washington Commanders provided a rollercoaster ride of thrill and nightmare in a few minutes Sunday. Jayden Daniels’ second miracle of the season turned to ashes when the kicker didn’t have a simple extra point in his arsenal. Here are the Commanders most to blame for the Week 12 loss to […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn had a similar message after their stunning home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Commanders are on a three-game losing streak after the 34-26 defeat to their NFC East rival. While Washington currently holds onto a playoff slot, that situation can change quickly if these […]

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn gave an optimistic take on Marshon Lattimore amid the star cornerback’s injury update. The four-time Pro-Bowler has yet to debut in Washington after his blockbuster trade from the New Orleans Saints. To this point, Lattimore has missed two games for the Commanders as Jayden Daniels and company head into Week […]

The Dallas Cowboys are struggling immensely, having won only three games out of the 10 they’ve played in the 2024 season; the latest setback was an embarrassing loss at AT&T Stadium to the in-state rival Houston Texans, extending their winless streak at home. The Cowboys are back in action on Sunday against the division rival […]

The 2024 NFL Draft was filled with top quarterback prospects expected to change the trajectory of the teams that selected them. After 11 weeks of NFL play, two of those quarterbacks have done just that in Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and Denver Broncos’ Bo Nix. Both are strong contenders for the Offensive Rookie of the […]

After starting the season at a blazing 7-2 pace, the Washington Commanders have fallen to 7-4 after consecutive losses. Fans and media alike are hypothesizing that this is mostly due to the Jayden Daniels rib injury that has hampered the rookie sensation suffered back in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Whether that is true […]

For the first time as the head coach of the Washington Commanders, Dan Quinn lost two games in a row when, on Thursday Night Football, his team couldn’t overcome the Philadelphia Eagles four days after dropping their Week 10 game to the Pittsburgh Steelers. What gives? Are the Commanders cooked? Have they been a mirage […]

The Washington Commanders are greatly exceeding expectations in 2024. Washington replaced nearly everything during the offseason, including a new ownership group and front office. The Commanders suffered a brutal loss in Week 11 against the Eagles, which puts them behind in the NFC East divisional race. Commanders coach Dan Quinn dismissed speculation that QB Jayden […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the more pleasant surprises during the 2024 NFL season. Washington suffered a crushing loss on Thursday Night Football against Philadelphia, which puts them behind in the NFC East divisional race. It probably didn’t help that Jayden Daniels suffered a mild injury to his throwing hand during the game. […]

Sometimes, great gambles in sports pay off, but sometimes they don’t. After Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary pushed the Washington Commanders over the Chicago Bears in Week 8, Daniels’ fumbled snap in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles might have cost them the game. Daniels, this year’s No. 2 overall pick, took full responsibility in the […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the NFL in 2024. Washington is 7-3 heading into Week 11 and is in a tight competition with Philadelphia for the NFC East title. One reason why the Commanders have turned into an instant contender is the leadership of head coach Dan Quinn. […]

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been cleared to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in their next matchup on the schedule. This is very good news for the team, considering Robinson has been out of the fold for the past pair of games with a hamstring injury, and it was unclear as to […]

Now officially past the halfway point in the 2024 NFL season, the NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape. Coming out of Week 10, the Detroit Lions have shown they are the elite team of the conference this season after their comeback win over the Houston Texans. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles leaped ahead in […]

The Washington Commanders is having a wonderful 2024 NFL season. Washington is 7-3 heading into Week 11 and is firmly in the hunt in the NFC playoff picture. The Commanders suffered a brutal loss in Week 10, falling 28-27 after surrendering a lead late in the fourth quarter. It should be no surprise that the […]

The Washington Commanders lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 on Sunday. Trade deadline pickup Mike Williams scored the game-winning touchdown for the Steelers, securing their seventh win. Head coach Dan Quinn dished on what stung the most in the Commanders’ loss. “The missed opportunities sting the most,” Quinn said, per ESPN’s Jon Keim. Nicki Jhabvala […]

Despite playing without Brian Robinson Jr., the Washington Commanders earned a win Sunday over the Giants. They are also gaining respect from players around the league. But the win over the Giants in Week 9 doesn’t prove they will win the NFC East. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders’ standout rookie made plays and got a […]

In a turn of events that seems almost unprecedented in recent NFL history, players desire to join the Washington Commanders, a franchise historically marred by controversy under previous ownership. This shift marks a significant change in perception, aligning with the team’s promising performance and internal transformations. “Here’s a sentence that hasn’t been written or uttered […]

The Washington Commanders had seen their 12-0 lead over the Chicago Bears slip away. The Bears had taken a 15-12 lead with 25 seconds to go and the Commanders were left 76 yards to go and 20 seconds after the kickoff. Three plays later, the Commanders had the ball at their own 48-yard line and […]

The Washington Commanders improved to 5-2 in Week 7 but that was not because of Jayden Daniels, who left the game in the first quarter with a rib injury. The rookie sensation will likely be needed a lot more in the team’s Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears but Daniels is trending in the […]

As the Washington Commanders prepare for their Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears, there doesn’t seem to be great news surrounding the status of Jayden Daniels playing with the latest practice update, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Commanders coach Dan Quinn tells reporters that QB Jayden Daniels will not practice today because of […]

It has been a major roller coaster ride for quarterback Sam Hartman. He had been the No. 3 quarterback for the Washington Commanders but when backup quarterback Marcus Mariota returned from a groin injury, the team had no used for him on their roster. As a result, the Commanders cut Hartman Thursday and that made […]

Within the Washington Commanders organization, the vibes are, as the kids say, immaculate right now. The stench of former owner Daniel Snyder has officially worn off, and for the first time since 2008, Washington is off to a 4-1 start, thanks in large part to a star rookie QB in Jayden Daniels, a hot-shot offensive coordinator […]

Hail to the Commanders! Right? Yes, there’s plenty of reasons for Commanders fans to be excited. After all, head coach Dan Quinn is thrilled about his offensive coordinator. And if minority owner Magic Johnson is smiling then things must be good. But with the good things must come the reality, and here are three Commanders […]

After a third straight victory and a 42-point outburst against the Arizona Cardinals, it’s fair to say that the Washington Commanders are one of the big winners of the first month of the season. The Commanders sit atop the NFC East with a 3-1 record and early returns suggest that they’ve found their franchise quarterback. […]

Rookie sensation Jayden Daniels has his Washington Commanders up to 2-1 on the season following a three-touchdown performance against the Cincinnati Bengals in his Monday Night Football debut. Daniels even made history in Week Three, setting the record for the highest completion percentage in a single game by a rookie. The first-year quarterback completed 21 […]