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On YouTubeWashington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 27
Commanders will be just fine despite frustrating season
The Washington Commanders are 4-12 going into the final game of the regular season against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. The team is battered and bruised after getting the short end of the stick in a number of different areas throughout the season.
NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 27
Commanders may have unlocked defender after career game vs. Cowboys
The Washington Commanders are experiencing a breakthrough with second-year pro Johnny Newton after his three-sack performance in a Week 17 loss against the Dallas Cowboys.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 27
Commanders rookie running through obstacles in first season
Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt continues to make an impression after finding the end zone twice against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz
How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?
Josh Johnson News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 27
Josh Johnson gets emotional after Commanders loss vs. Cowboys
Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson is disappointed after the team's 30-23 loss against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 at Northwest Stadium. Johnson, 39, was given the starting nod for the first time since he was with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021 after Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota suffered injuries.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 27
Dan Quinn deserves credit despite Commanders' losing season
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn isn't having the kind of season he had hoped after leading the franchise to the NFC Championship game last season.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 26
One bizarre stat sums up the Commanders struggles
The Washington Commanders had plenty of opportunities to change the narrative in primetime this season, but none of them ended in a win. The Commanders played eight standalone games in 2025 and lost every single one.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 26
Commanders' rookie continues to shine with standout performance, which makes offseason decisions even tougher
The Washington Commanders' loss to the Dallas Cowboys wasn't all doom and gloom after many players had performances worth noting. The defense couldn't get off the field on fourth downs, but when the offense did have its opportunities, it made the most of them.
Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / December 26
Dan Quinn sent a crystal-clear message to a Commanders defender after recent struggles, and it might be the final straw for him
The Washington Commanders had a chance to beat the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, but their efforts came up short after many struggles on defense. Between the explosive plays and the 100% fourth-down conversion rate by the Cowboys, the Commanders' defense never gave the offense a chance to win the game.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26
Commanders most to blame for Christmas Day loss to Cowboys
Christmas Day was supposed to be a measuring stick for the Washington Commanders. They were supposed to show resilience, pride, and progress in a season that’s been anything but smooth.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 25
The Commanders fell short of a Christmas miracle win against the Cowboys, but the reason they lost was not what we expected
The Washington Commanderscame up just short of a comeback win against the Dallas Cowboys, despite going into the game beaten up and counted out. The Commanders had to start third-string quarterback Josh Johnson and were without many other starters, but that wasn't the main reason they lost the game.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 25
Commanders battle, but can't get Christmas miracle vs. Cowboys
The Washington Commanders are sending their fans home with Cole after losing 30-23 against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders were big underdogs coming into the game with third-string quarterback Josh Johnson leading the offense.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 26
Jerry Jones pulled stunt to put Cowboys in Christmas spirit; his team returned favor against Commanders
Before the Dallas Cowboys' Christmas game against the Washington Commanders, owner Jerry Jones pulled a stunt to put his team in the holiday spirit.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 25
Watch Jacory Croskey-Merritt's incredible TD run as Commanders keep close vs. Cowboys
The Washington Commanders are battered and bruised against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, but they are not giving up that easily. After trailing 21-3 in the second quarter, the Commanders have rallied with two touchdowns to get back within a score, including an incredible 72-yard run from rookie running back JaCory Croskey-Merritt.
Jonathan Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25
Commanders’ Jonathan Jones gets big update after injury scare vs. Cowboys
The Washington Commanders received an encouraging update during their Christmas Day matchup against the Dallas Cowboys after a brief injury scare involving veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25
Deebo Samuel takes a Cowboys defender's helmet off with ruthless trucking
Grandma may have gotten run over by a reindeer, but Donovan Wilson just got run over by Deebo Samuel.
KaVontae Turpin News / Yardbarker / December 25
Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin makes history on 86-yard TD against Commanders
It's been an otherwise frustrating season for the fourth-year wideout out of TCU.
Javonte Williams News / Yardbarker / December 25
Cowboys RB Javonte Williams brings the boom on Christmas against Commanders
The fifth-year RB has revived his career in Dallas, powering the team's rushing attack.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 25
Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. inactive vs. Cowboys
Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will not play in Thursday afternoon's game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. His availability for the game became a talking point earlier Thursday morning after he was added to the injury report as questionable due to an illness.
Josh Johnson News / Pro Football Rumors / December 24
Commanders To Start QB Josh Johnson In Week 17
With Jayden Daniels shut down for the season and Marcus Mariota dealing with hand and quad injuries, the Commanders will call on Josh Johnson to start on Christmas, per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.
Bobby Wagner News / HBCU on ClutchPoints / December 23
Commanders star Bobby Wagner to graduate from Howard University
Washington Commanders standout linebacker Bobby Wagner has successfully completed an 18-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Howard University, balancing his demanding NFL career with rigorous academic work.
Jaylin Lane News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22
Commanders Placing WR Jaylin Lane On IR Among Four Roster Moves
Nicki Jhabvala reports the Commanders are placing WR Jaylin Lane and DT Eddie Goldman on injured reserve. Additionally, the Commanders are claiming WR Jamal Agnew off waivers from the Falcons and DT Shy Tuttle off waivers from the Titans.
Sam Cosmi News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22
Commanders Placed OL Samuel Cosmi On IR
The Washington Commanders are placing OL Samuel Cosmi on injured reserve, the team announced. The move makes room for QB Jeff Driskel to be signed to the roster off the practice squad. Cosmi suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to the Eagles. Cosmi, 26, was drafted by the Commanders with the No.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22
Commanders To Explore QB Addition
With Jayden Daniels out of the lineup, Marcus Mariota handled starting duties for the Commanders on Saturday. He was unable to finish the game, however, meaning a short-term QB addition could be coming.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21
Commanders Likely To Retain Dan Quinn, Move On From DC Joe Whitt
Joe Whitt came over from Dallas with Dan Quinn, but after Washington’s defense has underwhelmed, it looks like a change will be coming. Although Quinn appears safe heading out of the 2025 season, a new defensive play-caller may be coming soon.
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