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49ers sign Matt Gay after Commanders release

The San Francisco 49ers host the Carolina Panthers for a Week 12 battle on Monday Night Football. The Panthers get a rare primetime game to showcase what they have been able to do all season long, which is play football at a high level.

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Commanders seem to be planning for Jayden Daniels to return before end of year

When is a season lost, and how does it impact the decisions to sit or play star players? These are questions facing the Washington Commanders after losing six straight and eight total games in the first 11 weeks of the 2025 NFL season.

Matt Gay News / Pro Football Rumors / November 19

49ers to sign K Matt Gay amid Eddy Pineiro injury

Eddy Pineiro has handled kicking duties in the wake of the San Francisco 49ers moving on from Jake Moody early in the season. Another contributor in that regard will be needed for at least one week.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Dan Quinn takes advantage of head coaching change, plus two other familiar defensive coordinator candidates for Commanders

The Washington Commanders are off this week as they finally hit a much-needed bye week with a 3-8 record, but the work doesn't stop. Dan Quinn has already made roster and coaching changes after releasing Matt Gay, and we saw an improved defense after he took over as the defensive coordinator.

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The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 40 passes in one game can you name in five minutes? Good luck!

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The 'Most 1,000-receiving yard NFL seasons' quiz

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 19

Ex-Commanders standout fires icy veiled swipe at former teammate

Things have not gone well for the Washington Commanders this season. Aging players have regressed, and potential breakout candidates haven't met the bar they set for themselves.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 19

Commanders enter bye week with a rising star giving fans new belief

The Washington Commanders are 3-8 at their much-needed bye week. However, some scarce bright spots have emerged amid the complete free-fall from lofty expectations.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 19

Commanders' growing setback at the bye is not who fans keep blaming

In an effort to make sense of a disastrous season, Washington Commanders fans have pinned blame on general manager Adam Peters, on coaches like defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., and on injuries.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 19

Commanders open up on decision to cut veteran starter

The Washington Commanders are switching kickers after cutting Matt Gay and signing Jake Moody. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn explained the decision to move on from Gay.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 19

Commanders making this Daniels decision reportedly 'remains a possibility'

Commanders making this Jayden Daniels decision reportedly 'remains a possibility' amid lost season

Daniels suffered a gruesome dislocated left elbow during a defeat against the Seattle Seahawks back on Nov. 2.

Commanders cut their kicker after bad game

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Single-season QB rushing leaders' quiz

Adam Peters News / Riggo's Rag / November 19

Adam Peters sparks fan uproar after shocking Commanders' roster call

The Washington Commanders didn't get a much-needed victory over the Miami Dolphins before the bye week. But their international game in Madrid provided one unheralded rookie with the chance to live out his NFL dream.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 19

7 Commanders players who definitely won't be back in 2026 at the bye week

The Washington Commanders have finally reached their bye week at last. And as head coach Dan Quinn stated to the media after his team's dismal loss to the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, it's much needed.

Austin Ekeler News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler turns devistating injury into one unique opportunity for life after football

The Washington Commanders have been riddled with injuries this season, including season-ending ones to multiple starters. Veteran running back Austin Ekeler was poised to have a massive season with a critical role on offense, but all of that was cut way too short.