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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.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt breaks down monster TD run vs. Cowboys
Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt delivered one of the Washington Commanders’ few bright spots on NFL Christmas Day, breaking loose for a 72-yard touchdown run in a 30-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
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.
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?
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25
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.
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.
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.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 25
Commanders 10-year veteran cornerback suffers injury vs. Cowboys
The Washington Commanders are dealing with another injury in the first half of their Christmas Day game against the Dallas Cowboys. Veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones is in concussion protocol and is questionable to return to the game.
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.
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 / 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.
Sheldon Day News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 25
Commanders rule out defensive cornerstone for Christmas Day battle
LANDOVER, Md. – As the Washington Commanders prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, there is a high likelihood that the players who aren’t participating will have as much to do with the outcome of the game as those who are.
Washington Commanders News / Total Apex Sports / December 25
Washington Commanders Running Back Chris Rodriguez Jr. Questionable For Week 17 Game
Nothing ruins a holiday morning quite like a last-minute notification on the injury report. Just as Washington Commanders fans were settling in to see if their squad could play spoiler against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, the team dropped a lump of coal in the stocking.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25
Commanders’ Chris Rodriguez Jr. a late addition to injury report vs. Cowboys
The Washington Commanders are gearing up for a Christmas Day matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. However, the Commanders may be forced into battle without a key running back.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 25
Former Commanders trade was a major mistake for Washington
Some of the decisions made by the old regime before Adam Peters and Dan Quinn arrived are still haunting the Washington Commanders years later. While injuries played a major role in the Commanders' struggles this season, lingering roster decisions, particularly one major trade from 2020, have also caught up with the franchise.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 25
Washington Commanders' Christmas List: 2026 NFL Draft prospects fans should be wishing for this offseason to fix the roster
The Washington Commanders are taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, but there aren't many positives to watch for with Josh Johnson starting at quarterback.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 24
The Commanders will need a Christmas miracle to beat the Cowboys after the final injury report shows several key players out
The Washington Commanders are looking to shock the world on Christmas Day with a win against the Dallas Cowboys, and they'll need a miracle to do so at this rate.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25
Commanders make QB decision for Christmas Day clash with Cowboys
The Washington Commanders will be without the services of backup quarterback Marcus Mariota due to a quad injury on Christmas Day.
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.
Deebo Samuel News / The SportsRush / December 21
Washington’s Deebo Samuel Can Cash Out $700,000 in Incentives Despite Lackluster Season
The 2025 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Deebo Samuel. Or at least that’s what the Washington Commanders hoped for, when they gave the WR a one-year prove-it deal worth up to $20 million ($17 million guaranteed) after acquiring him from the 49ers.
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