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Chris Rodriguez Jr. just proved what Commanders fans always suspected

The Washington Commanders shot themselves in the foot with an overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins. Their international game was largely underwhelming, but a crucial interception by quarterback Marcus Mariota eventually proved the team's undoing.

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Marcus Mariota's overtime interception seals Commanders loss vs. Dolphins

The Washington Commanders are leaving Madrid in the loss column once again after falling to the Miami Dolphins 16-13 in Week 11 at Bernabeu Stadium. The Commanders and Dolphins kept things close throughout the game with a pair of field goals for each team in the first half.

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

How many of the players to lead the NFL in tackles-for-loss each season since 2000-01 can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

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Deebo Samuel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 16

Watch Commanders’ Deebo Samuel become first player to score a TD in Madrid

Deebo Samuel’s fifth touchdown of the 2025 season was a historic one. With a 20-yard screen pass in the third quarter of the Washington Commanders’ Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins, the gadget receiver became the first player in NFL history to score a touchdown in Madrid, Spain.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 16

Is Rodriguez Commanders' answer at RB after breakout performance?

Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. Commanders' answer at RB after breakout performance?

Rodriguez, a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Kentucky, has struggled to consistently get on the field in his young career.

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Bobby Wagner News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Commanders Announce Historic Bobby Wagner Development on Sunday

Bobby Wagner and the Washington Commanders are taking on the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season. It's an international game, taking place in Madrid, Spain, at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 16

Commanders reveal status of several players ahead of showdown vs Dolphins

The Washington Commanders will take the field in Madrid, Spain with a lengthy list of roster changes as they prepare for their international showdown against the Miami Dolphins.

NFL News / Riggo's Rag / November 16

Odds and prop bets for Commanders' Week 11 game against the Dolphins

The Washington Commanders have one final engagement before their long-awaited bye week. An international clash with the Miami Dolphins has been a refreshing change of pace for this underperforming squad, but all that matters is getting back into the win column.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 16

Commanders' quiet roster move tightens the screws on a struggling unit

The Washington Commanders need a massive spark from somewhere. A season that promised the world has delivered very little, and drastic measures are already being taken in pursuit of turning the tide.

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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'

Washington Commanders News / Gridiron Heroics / November 16

'That’ll Call for Some Change': Dan Quinn Reveals How Commanders DC Reacted to His Major Decision

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced he will assume defensive coordinator duties, a move he said was necessary to right a struggling unit.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 16

3 bold Commanders predictions for Week 11 game against the Dolphins

The Washington Commanders have another stand-alone game in Week 11, with the entire NFL audience watching. But looking at the way things have unfolded for head coach Dan Quinn's squad this season, there won't be many more.

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Da'Ron Payne News / A to Z Sports / November 15

The NFL wasn't done punishing the Commanders after Daron Payne's controversial play against the Lions

The Washington Commanders lost to the Detroit Lions last week, and the biggest storyline ended up being about one play that dragged on all week. We all saw Daron Payne get ejected for his right hook thrown at Lions' wide receiver Amon-Ra St.Brown, and it led to him being suspended for this week's game against the Miami Dolphins as well.

Javon Kinlaw News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Why Commanders’ Javon Kinlaw was fined $28,555 vs. Lions

The 44-22 Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions turned out to be a costly one for the Washington Commanders. Not only was Daron Payne fined, ejected, and suspended for punching Amon-Ra St.

Chase Edmonds News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 15

Commanders Elevated RB Chase Edmonds & CB Tre Hawkins

Per Nicki Jhabvala, the Commanders elevated RB Chase Edmonds and CB Tre Hawkins from their practice squad this week. Edmonds, 29, was drafted by the Cardinals in the fourth round out of Fordham in 2018.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 15

Joe Theismann knows Dan Quinn has nowhere to hide after massive change

Dan Quinn is rolling the dice by taking over the Washington Commanders' defense. Whether this becomes a more long-term strategy after the campaign is anyone's guess, but the head coach needed to take drastic action right now.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 15

Joe Whitt Jr. addresses Commanders play-caller switch to Dan Quinn

The Washington Commanders made a notable change recently, as head coach Dan Quinn announced he would take over defensive play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 15

The major Commanders storyline that could change everything in Week 11

For the fifth week in a row, the Washington Commanders will enter a game needing to put their previous matchup behind them. Unlike the past four, however, there is reason for hope that head coach Dan Quinn's unit can stop the bleeding.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Commanders will be without backup TE for Week 11

The Washington Commanders’ offense will be without another offensive weapon in Week 11, when they host the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium. In addition to playing without Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and Treylon Burks, the team will also be without tight end Ben Sinnott.

Marcus Mariota News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 15

Marcus Mariota ready to lead Commanders again in Madrid

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is making his fifth start of the season as the team plays the Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn thinks Mariota has been a great leader for the team with Jayden Daniels on the sidelines nursing an elbow injury.

Terry McLaurin News / A to Z Sports / November 13

The Commanders finally have an update on Terry McLaurin who has been recovering from long-term injury

The Washington Commanders have struggled with multiple injuries to key players, including their leaders Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. Both have missed the majority of the season, and they're still dealing with injuries heading into Week 11.

Drake Jackson News / Pro Football Rumors / November 13

Commanders designate DE Drake Jackson for return from IR

Drake Jackson joined the Commanders one month ago, but in the immediate aftermath of that decision he was moved to injured reserve. The fourth-year defensive end has continued to rehab his injured knee since then.

Will Harris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12

Commanders Designated S Will Harris To Return

The Washington Commanders have designated S Will Harris to return from injured reserve, per the NFL transaction wire. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. He’s been out since the third week of September with an ankle injury. Harris, 29, was the No.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 12

Commanders designate S Will Harris for return, offer update on Terry McLaurin

The Commanders have gone without safety Will Harris for most of 2025, an injury-ravaged season for the team. Harris is closing in on a return, though, as the Commanders opened his practice window on Wednesday.