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Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 9

Hughes’ View: The Commanders’ Center Gamble Left Jayden Daniels Exposed

The Washington Commanders have hit that point in the season where, at 2-5-1, it's over unless they start winning, and the Giants and Cowboys have a massive fallout.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Commanders Week 9 Snap Counts Show Van Jefferson Stepping Into Dyami Brown's Role vs. Rams

Washington’s receiver room looked different Sunday, and Van Jefferson was the reason. With Dyami Brown ruled out and headed to injured reserve, Jefferson played 36 of 62 offensive snaps (58%) in the 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams after playing 12% in Week 8.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Commanders most to blame for Week 9 loss to Rams

The Washington Commanders suffered a tough loss to the Rams. And the boneheaded final play added to the pain. And here are the Commanders who are most to blame for the Week 9 loss.

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Washington Commanders News / EssentiallySports / November 9

'We’re Being Erased': Descendants of Chief on Redskins Logo Head to Washington Seeking Trump Meeting & Stadium Naming

For years, the debate surrounding Washington’s former Redskins name has largely focused on the franchise, the logo, and the eventual rebrand. But the family connected to one of the most recognizable symbols in that history believes its voice has been missing from the conversation.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Harbaugh indicates Skattebo, McCarthy will be good to go vs. Commanders

John Harbaugh indicates Cam Skattebo, J.J. McCarthy will be good to go for Giants' 'TNF' game vs. Commanders

While speaking with reporters on Monday, Harbaugh offered positive updates on those two key offensive players regarding the upcoming "Thursday Night Football" game between 5-2-1 New York and the 2-5-1 Washington Commanders in East Rutherford, NJ, on Nov. 12.

It 'would be a surprise' if Giants trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor after John Harbaugh comments

John Harbaugh sent strong message to Giants after sloppy first half in win over Eagles

Giants' Malik Nabers calls out Greg Olsen's 'bad teammate' label after 19-11 win over Eagles

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Rachaad White News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Rachaad White Should Be Commanders' Lead Back, and 3 More Lessons From 20-13 Loss to Rams

Every Washington Commanders loss this season seems to end with a debate about one play, and Sunday’s was no different. Lost in the argument over the final snap of the 20-13 loss to the Rams was the player who looked most dangerous with the ball in his hands: Rachaad White.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Commanders Week 9 Stock Report: Nick Cross Rises, Sonny Styles Falls in Loss to Rams

A game like Sunday’s tends to blur together for Washington Commanders fans. The defense kept making stops, the offense kept stalling, and a 20-13 loss to the Rams ended with a fumbled lateral at the Los Angeles 21.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 9

Commanders Report Card: Washington Went Short on Its Last Shot to Tie the Rams

File the Washington Commanders' 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams away with the growing annals of painfully close defeats lining their 2-5-1 campaign,

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 9

3 Red Flags and 2 Encouraging Signs From Commanders' 20-13 Loss to Rams

Short weeks don’t leave much time to fix anything. The Washington Commanders get a few days between a 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and a Thursday night trip to the first-place Giants, and the most pressing question is who snaps the ball to Jayden Daniels.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / November 8

Dan Quinn’s press conference after Commanders loss to Rams raises troubling questions about Washington’s direction

After Washington fell to 2-5-1, Dan Quinn’s postgame comments offered little reassurance to a fan base looking for accountability and answers about a season slipping away.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 8

4 Takeaways From Commanders' 20-13 Loss to Rams as Offense Stalls After Fast Start

For a quarter and change Sunday, the Washington Commanders looked like the team that beat the Eagles a week ago. Jayden Daniels hit Van Jefferson for a 7-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, and Washington led the Los Angeles Rams 10-3 at Northwest Stadium.

Puka Nacua News / DC Sports King / November 8

Washington Commanders Fall to Rams 20-13 as Ground Game Stalls and Puka Nacua Dominates

LANDOVER, Md. — The Washington Commanders offense lacked balance, and the Los Angeles Rams capitalized, escaping with a 20-13 victory on Sunday afternoon.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Nick Cross, Frankie Luvu Among 2 Winners and 3 Losers in Commanders' 20-13 Loss to Rams

Washington Commanders fans at Northwest Stadium watched their defense do almost everything asked of it Sunday, and it still wasn’t enough. Nick Cross was everywhere for Washington, but a 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams dropped the Commanders to 2-5-1 with a Thursday night trip to the first-place Giants up next.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 8

Commanders Instant Takeaways: Washington’s Offense Let the Rams Off the Hook | Game Pulse

The Washington Commanders led 10-6 at halftime Sunday and scored just three points the rest of the way, losing 20-13 to the Los Angeles Rams at Northwest Stadium.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 7

3 Rams Weaknesses Jayden Daniels' Commanders Can Exploit, and 2 Washington Must Hide

Burgundy and Gold fans spent the week enjoying a division win. Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders scored 27 straight points in the 27-10 win over Philadelphia, and now the 4-4 Los Angeles Rams come to Northwest Stadium with injuries of their own to manage.

Dyami Brown News / Pro Football Rumors / November 7

Commanders Activate DT Jer’Zhan Newton From IR, Place WR Dyami Brown On IR

Jer’Zhan Newton’s 2026 debut is coming soon. Missing the first half of the season due to a pectoral tear, the third-year defensive tackle is coming back from IR.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / November 7

Report: Commanders to activate DT Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton from IR

The Washington Commanders will activate defensive tackle Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton from injured reserve this weekend, NFL Network reported on Saturday. Newton has worked his way back from a torn pectoral muscle he suffered in the preseason.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 7

'He's always open': Commanders GM Adam Peters raves about rookie Antonio Williams

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin's season-ending torn patellar tendon has created a larger opportunity for Antonio Williams and a greater need for the rookie receiver to continue building trust with quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Commanders activate third-year DT Jer’Zhan Newton from IR

Sean McVay: Rams DE Myles Garrett to return vs. Commanders

Report addresses Lamar Jackson’s future with Ravens

Ravens will not trade Derrick Henry

Multiple teams interested in Falcons’ Jessie Bates

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Commanders’ Dyami Brown, Treylon Burks ruled out for Rams tilt

Coach Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders are 2-4-1 on the season with a crucial game up next against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9 that will come without injured, star receiver Terry McLaurin.