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The Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft position could be heavily impacted by the outcomes of other games around the league in Week 15

The Washington Commanders are on the road against the New York Giants for their final stretch of four NFC East games, with a lot on the line. They aren't playing for a playoff spot, but Dan Quinn can't afford to end the season on a 12-game losing streak.

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Zach Ertz injury gives Commanders young tight ends chance to shine

The Washington Commanders are going back to the drawing board at the tight end position after veteran Zach Ertz tore his ACL in the team's Week 14 shutout loss against the Minnesota Vikings.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 12

Commanders must move forward after another Jayden Daniels injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is back on the sidelines after re-aggravating his elbow injury suffered earlier in the season. Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury spoke about how the team will move forward without Daniels against the New York Giants in Week 15.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 12

NFL insider links the Commanders as an obvious choice to make massive offseason move to land a former No. 1 overall pick

The Washington Commanders are 3-10 are looking to end the season strong, while the rest of us look for the nightmare season to end. General manager Adam Peters needs to be active this offseason, as it's the most crucial one since he joined Washington.

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Commanders offensive line has quietly become team's 'steady' force

ASHBURN, Va. – While the Washington Commanders have spent the 2025 NFL season in constant turmoil, there has been a group that has been quietly steady along the way.

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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.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / December 11

Dan Quinn's decisions in 2025 could lead to the Commanders making a drastic change this offseason that nobody saw coming

The 2025 season has been an absolute nightmare for the Washington Commanders and a real culture shock compared to last year. We knew it would be a much harder season than last year, but nobody saw these results coming.

Washington Commanders News / Bleacher Report / December 11

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Commanders shift focus to 'critical' young trio for final month

ASHBURN, Va. – While the Washington Commanders want to do as much winning as they can in the final four games of the season, there’s also an element of getting critical evaluations done on specific players who may have big roles for the team moving forward.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 11

Commanders risking franchise future by playing Jayden Daniels

ASHBURN, Va. – The debate raged on for weeks before Jayden Daniels made his less-than-triumphant return for the Washington Commanders in a 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings about whether or not the second-year quarterback should even play again this season.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 11

Commanders face rookie QB with two keys to victory in Week 15

The Washington Commanders enter Week 15 searching for their first win in more than two months, and Sunday’s matchup with the New York Giants might be one of their best chances to finally break the streak.

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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.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 11

Commanders rookies poised for breakout roles in 2026

The Washington Commanders have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and will look to finish the 2025 regular season out strong, but they can now get a head start on their plans to improve the roster this offseason to turn things around from what was a disastrous year.

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Giants, Commanders search for win near end of lost seasons

Two NFC East rivals carrying lengthy losing streaks meet on Sunday when the Washington Commanders visit the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ. Washington (3-10) has dropped eight straight -- the longest current streak in the NFL -- while New York (2-11) has lost its last seven.