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Mike Florio calls out Dan Quinn’s ‘word salad’ attempt to spin Commanders’ viral 4th-down play

Mike Florio calls out Dan Quinn’s ‘word salad’ attempt to spin Commanders’ viral 4th-down play

The Washington Commanders are 1-4-1 on the season after suffering a 23-17 Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. There was a moment early in the second quarter that went viral, as it appeared head coach Dan Quinn was shocked after his team failed a fourth-and-two play, as it seemed as though Quinn was unaware that it was fourth down.

Jayden Daniels News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Commanders Week 6 Stock Report: Jayden Daniels, 2 Pass Catchers Among Those Surging

Commanders Week 6 Stock Report: Jayden Daniels, 2 Pass Catchers Among Those Surging

Washington lost 23-17 to the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, and the Commanders fell to 1-4-1. The final score doesn’t tell the whole story.

Terry McLaurin News / Lindy's Sports / October 20
Commanders' Terry McLaurin injury news puts Tyreek Hill in play

Commanders' Terry McLaurin injury news puts Tyreek Hill in play

Coming into the game, Washington was finally getting healthy. After playing most of the season with one of either quarterback Jayden Daniels or wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs injured, all three were available for the Commanders’ Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

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Stefon Diggs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Commanders WR Stefon Diggs’ defiant take after heartbreaking 49ers loss highlights pathetic NFC East

The Washington Commanders have struggled to finish games in recent weeks. Following their Week 6 loss, the NFC East made history by becoming the first division since the 1970 merger to go winless in consecutive weeks.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Jayden Daniels ‘praying’ for Terry McLaurin after suffering likely season-ending injury

Jayden Daniels ‘praying’ for Terry McLaurin after suffering likely season-ending injury

The Washington Commanders will enter their bye week on a somber note. Not only did Washington lose on Monday Night Football, but they saw a veteran player suffer a brutal injury.

Washington Commanders News / TWSN / October 20
Losing Terry McLaurin Will Expose the Washington Commanders’ Biggest Offensive Weakness

Losing Terry McLaurin Will Expose the Washington Commanders’ Biggest Offensive Weakness

The Washington Commanders were already in a tough spot with needing to figure out how to build any consistent rhythm on offense. Now, that task might get a bit more difficult as in their Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers they may have lost their top wide receiver for the rest of the season.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 20
Commanders Report Card: Two Troubling Grades Expose Why Washington Fell Short vs. 49ers

Commanders Report Card: Two Troubling Grades Expose Why Washington Fell Short vs. 49ers

The Washington Commanders' last three weeks of winless football have provided far more pockets of hope than the results would imply, just enough to continually suck the fan base back into this frustrating product.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20
4 Maddening Takeaways From Commanders' 23-17 Loss to 49ers

4 Maddening Takeaways From Commanders' 23-17 Loss to 49ers

Washington spent the first half looking overmatched and the second half looking like it could win. The Washington Commanders lost 23-17 to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, falling to 1-4-1 heading into their bye.

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Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Jayden Daniels, Chig Okonkwo Among 3 Winners and 3 Losers in Commanders' Loss to 49ers

Jayden Daniels, Chig Okonkwo Among 3 Winners and 3 Losers in Commanders' Loss to 49ers

Washington gave the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers everything they could handle in the second half Monday night. The Washington Commanders still lost 23-17 at Levi’s Stadium, falling to 1-4-1 a week after a 27-27 tie with the Giants they couldn’t close out.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
Quinn, Daniels address viral fourth-down moment after Commanders' loss

Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels address viral fourth-down moment after Commanders' loss to 49ers

This came eight days after Quinn and Daniels were responsible for a time-management fiasco late in the club's 27-27 Week 5 tie against the rival New York Giants.

Report reveals if Commanders could fire HC Dan Quinn during Week 7 bye
'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally
Commanders' Terry McLaurin carted off with knee injury vs 49ers
The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz
Terry McLaurin News / Field Level Media / October 20
Commanders' Terry McLaurin, carted off, might have 'significant' injury

Commanders' Terry McLaurin, carted off, might have 'significant' injury

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field on Monday due to a left knee injury that coach Dan Quinn said "could be significant.

Washington Commanders News / HITC / October 20
Washington Commanders loss makes NFL history as NFC East sets embarrassing record

Washington Commanders loss makes NFL history as NFC East sets embarrassing record

After the Washington Commanders succumbed to defeat against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, the NFC East has made some unwanted history.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Of course the Pat McAfee Commanders-49ers MNF broadcast was unhinged

Of course the Pat McAfee Commanders-49ers MNF broadcast was unhinged

The San Francisco 49ers stayed unblemished on Monday, beating the Washington Commanders, 23-17, at Levi’s Stadium to improve to 6-0. The Commanders, on the other hand, fell to 1-4-1.

Dan Quinn News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Dan Quinn speaks out after MNF broadcast appears to catch him making a serious blunder

Dan Quinn speaks out after MNF broadcast appears to catch him making a serious blunder

Dan Quinn has addressed the viral clip of him seemingly making a critical mistake during Monday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Washington Commanders had 4th-and-2 at the 49ers’ 13 early in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Commanders’ MNF loss to 49ers brings historic embarrassment to NFC East

Commanders’ MNF loss to 49ers brings historic embarrassment to NFC East

The Washington Commanders’ 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football did more than deepen their early-season struggles. It completed one of the most embarrassing stretches in NFC East history.

Jayden Daniels News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels calls out team’s need after 49ers loss

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels calls out team’s need after 49ers loss

After making headlines with the first tie of the 2026 NFL season, the Washington Commanders once again failed to meet fans’ expectations in Week 6, suffering a 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
'MNF' takeaways: 49ers survive late Commanders rally

'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally

The San Francisco 49ers survived a late rally from the Washington Commanders on Monday to remain perfect this season.

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Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 19
Commanders' Terry McLaurin carted off with knee injury vs 49ers

Commanders' Terry McLaurin carted off with knee injury vs 49ers

In a season that's been full of injuries for the Washington Commanders, another serious one happened Monday against the San Francisco 49ers.

Report reveals if Commanders could fire HC Dan Quinn during Week 7 bye
Rams offense takes major hit with Davante Adams injury news
Romeo Doubs' injury puts more pressure on A.J. Brown to step up for Patriots
The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by team' quiz
Jacory Croskey-Merritt News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19
Commanders Place RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt On IR

Commanders Place RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt On IR

Ahead of their matchup with the 49ers tonight, the Commanders have announced a handful of roster moves. Most notably, the team has placed running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Commanders Place RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt On IR Among Six Moves

The Washington Commanders announced they have activated CB Trey Amos, LB Jordan Magee and RB Jeremy McNichols from injured reserve. The Commanders placed RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt and OLB Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve and released LB Austin Keys in corresponding moves.

Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL receiving-leaders by season' quiz

The 'NFL receiving-leaders by season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 19
Report reveals if Commanders could fire HC Dan Quinn during Week 7 bye

Report reveals if Commanders could fire HC Dan Quinn during Week 7 bye

Is Quinn's job in imminent danger?

Commanders expected to be without RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt against 49ers
49ers' Kyle Shanahan, Trent Williams put Washington history behind them
The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz
Jacory Croskey-Merritt News / Yardbarker / October 17
Commanders expected to be without Croskey-Merritt against 49ers

Commanders expected to be without RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt against 49ers

He is dealing with a groin injury that has lingered since training camp and was re-aggravated in Week 5.

Jayden Daniels takes blame for Commanders OT meltdown, vows it will never happen again
49ers aim to stay unbeaten, Commanders look to escape misery
How Commanders' Dan Quinn could reportedly save his job before the trade deadline
The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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