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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 […]

Things are a little too hype in D.C. right now as the Washington Commanders got their first win of the season last week. But the business at hand is Monday night. With a Washington Commanders Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, we make our Week 3 bold predictions. The Commanders got blown out by […]

After getting past an injury scare to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants and piqued the interest of Magic Johnson. But their nail-biting victory brought four overreactions to the table. First on the list of things getting out of hand is the progress of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Yes, […]

The Washington Commanders had an injury scare during their matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday. Quarterback Jayden Daniels briefly exited the game following a hard hit to his ribs. However, he’s back on the field for Dan Quinn’s team as it looks like that shot to the ribs wasn’t too serious. Trainers tending […]

With the Washington Commanders preparing for a Week 2 matchup against an NFC East rival of the New York Giants, the team is looking for their first win of the season. While people will look to point the blame at anybody on the Commanders for their opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the focus […]

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels’ debut went fairly well, but one area needs attention. But the Washington Commanders still lost to the Buccaneers and here are the folks most to blame for the setback. First and foremost, the blame sits at the doorstep of the front office, namely general manager Adam Peters. Commanders GM Adam Peters […]

It’s not ideal for a quarterback to have 16 carries in a game, yet that was Jayden Daniels’ Week 1 rushing workload against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At that pace, Daniels is on track for 272 carries, which you might expect from a bellcow running back like Derrick Henry and not a rookie QB. Head […]

Quarterback Jayden Daniels’s dual-threat ability made him an intriguing prospect in the NFL. That ability led the Washington Commanders to take Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In his NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Daniels immediately showcased that ability. Daniels ran 16 times for 88 yards and […]

Only a couple weeks ago, the Washington Commanders traded a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Cleveland Browns for kicker Cade York. Following a pair of missed field goals in Washington’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, York was waived. The NFL giveth, and the NFL taketh away. […]

While Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels’ basketball skills are in question from Kevin Durant, there is no doubt that his talent in football is through the roof. As Daniels prepares for his regular season debut for the Commanders against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, head coach Dan Quinn spoke at length about the traits that […]

The Washington Commanders have a new coach. They have a new quarterback. But will the results be the same old song? Here are the Washington Commanders bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season. It’s easy to write off the Commanders. While Dan Quinn should infuse the organization with enthusiasm and hope, it still comes down […]

The Washington Commanders will take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, August 25 in Washington, D.C., the final game before rookie number two overall pick Jayden Daniels’ expected debut as starting quarterback. On Friday, reporter Nicki Jhabvala revealed Coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders’ plans for Daniels on Sunday, a surprising development considering the […]

Washington Commanders star Jayden Daniels made another appearance during a preseason game in the loss to the Miami Dolphins, 13-6, and had some moments that were notable. However, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn spoke after the game to talk about Daniels performance saying that the rookie quarterback is in “double secret probation.” For those who […]

The Washington Commanders are looking to have an exciting offense for the upcoming season led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels where his main weapon should be star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. However, there has been a subtle battle to see who can be the No. 2 option with the first to come to mind being […]

The name of the game for the Washington Commanders this offseason has been to ensure that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will be as prepared as possible by the time their season opens on September 8th. To do that, the Commanders signed veteran running back Austin Ekeler in free agency to work alongside Brian Robinson Jr., […]

Saturday saw some exciting play from rookie quarterbacks as while Caleb Williams looked solid in his small sample size, Washington Commanders signal-caller Jayden Daniels looked like a star in his preseason debut. There was specifically one play that stood out to Commanders head coach Dan Quinn that compared Daniels to the hit movie “Top Gun” […]

Training camp is a time for roster and position battles, and the Washington Commanders have their share. It’s part of the big challenge facing new head coach Dan Quinn. But there’s good news from D.C. in the form of three surprising developments from the Commanders 2024 NFL training camp. At the top of the list […]

The Washington Commanders are starting training camp, and it appears the jury is still out on who will be the team’s Week 1 starter. Commanders coach Dan Quinn is not committing to naming Jayden Daniels his starting quarterback. “When he’s ready we’ll know and he will know,” Quinn said, per NBC Sports in Washington. Daniels […]

The Washington Commanders are entering a new era of ownership. Team President Jason Wright and owner Josh Harris have agreed on one of the biggest overhauls in terms of leadership post-Dan Snyder. However, it looks like one of these two is going to have to leave the organization. Who will collaborate with Dan Quinn and […]

It’s hard to blame Dan Quinn for wanting another shot as an NFL head coach. With his team practically clearing space for the 2016 season Lombardi Trophy the Falcons coughed up a 28-3 lead to the Patriots. But whether he can right that wrong with the Washington Commanders is an even bigger challenge than you […]