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Commanders' season spiraling toward pivotal bye week call with massive stakes

The Washington Commanders' long-awaited bye week is finally here, offering a much-needed opportunity to reflect on where things stand moving forward. As far as playoff aspirations are concerned, it's a lost season for Washington.

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The spark Dan Quinn needed might be appearing before Commanders' eyes

Adam Peters essentially cleaned house when he took over the Washington Commanders' front office in 2024. And it was desperately needed. There were two position groups where Peters quite literally started from scratch.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 20

The Washington Commanders can get a massive win this weekend without even playing a game

The Washington Commanders are on their much-needed Week 12 bye week to regroup before the final stretch of the season, but there's still plenty to watch for this weekend.

Jacoby Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Commanders Re-Sign WR Jacoby Jones

The Washington Commanders announced they have re-signed WR Jacoby Jones to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Commanders have released S Daryl Worley from the practice squad.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks to begin the 2022-23 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

Commanders hit pause while Kliff Kingsbury problem tightens its grip

Kliff Kingsbury was one of the hottest names on last year's head coaching cycle. The Washington Commanders' memorable run to the NFC Championship game, coupled with quarterback Jayden Daniels' phenomenal rookie impact, led many to believe the offensive coordinator could be in line for a second chance at a top job elsewhere.

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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.

Matt Gay News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

Commanders castoff instantly rockets into key role on playoff contender

The life of a kicker can be a rollercoaster in the NFL. One minute, you're being cast aside, and the next, you are presented with another massive opportunity when all hope was fading.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

4 bright spots (and 3 harsh truths) as Commanders hit critical bye week

It was a season in which the Washington Commanders were expected to challenge for the Super Bowl. Fans were legitimately hopeful for the first time in decades, but it's been an absolute disaster almost from start to finish.

Jayden Daniels News / Pro Football Rumors / November 19

Commanders could make major decision on QB Jayden Daniels

Ten months ago, the Commanders were celebrating an upset win over the Lions in the Divisional Round of the playoffs and preparing to face the Eagles for a chance at a Super Bowl berth all on the arms and legs of a rookie quarterback.

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

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The 'Single-season QB rushing leaders' quiz

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.

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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'

Dan Quinn News / Riggo's Rag / November 19

Commanders insider delivers the obvious truth as pressure crushes Joe Whitt

Dan Quinn taking over the defensive play-calling against the Miami Dolphins brought some improvement. However, it wasn't enough to mask the costly errors elsewhere as the Washington Commanders suffered their eighth defeat of a disastrous campaign.

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The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

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.

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

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.

Jacoby Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 18

Commanders Releasing WR Jacoby Jones

ESPN’s John Keim reports the Commanders are releasing WR Jacoby Jones. Jones, 24, signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent out of Central Florida following the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 16