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Vikings rebound from shutout with 31-0 win as Commanders' Daniels hurt

JJ McCarthy completed 16 of 23 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings cruised to a 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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Bad to worse: Commanders lose QB Jayden Daniels, TE Zach Ertz

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and tight end Zach Ertz each left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings because of injuries. Daniels' injury marked another low point in a season filled with them for Washington.

Zach Ertz News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

Zach Ertz was crying after he suffered a gruesome injury

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered a gruesome leg injury on Sunday, and he was extremely emotional as he was carted to the locker room.

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

In NFL history, a player has reached 2,000 or more yards from scrimmage in a season on 74 occasions. How many of the 74 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

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The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 7

Commanders clobbered by Vikings in worst loss of season

The Washington Commanders are heading back home disappointed after a 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Just a week after the Vikings were shut out against the Seattle Seahawks, they inflict that pain onto the Commanders, who have lost their eighth consecutive game.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Noah Brown News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 7

Commanders get major offensive reinforcement for Vikings game

MINNEAPOLIS – Three catches for 36 yards in less than two full games is all that had passed by before Washington Commanders receiver Noah Brown suffered

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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'

Noah Brown News / Pro Football Rumors / December 6

Commanders offense getting healthier for the stretch run

The Commanders continue to return to health on the offensive side of the ball.

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

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The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 6

Commanders Activated WR Noah Brown, Released WR Chris Moore

The Commanders announced on Saturday that WR Noah Brown is being activated from injured reserve. The team is releasing veteran WR Chris Moore in a corresponding move.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 6

Commanders QB's mindset is a 'stark contrast' to his Week 14 rival

MINNEAPOLIS – The Washington Commanders are traveling north into the frigid temperatures of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to face off against the Vikings this weekend, surely happy that the game will be played inside the comfortable confines of US Bank Stadium instead of out in the cold.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 5

Bills make expected move with Darius Slay, move on to Plan B

This ensures Slay will not play for the Bills while opening a roster spot in the process.

Darius Slay weighing future, retirement on table?

Cowboys' comfort level with George Pickens franchise tag emerges after season-worst game

Jerry Jones shares his thoughts on George Pickens' effort

The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

Bobby Wagner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Insane Bobby Wagner streak in jeopardy Week 14 vs Vikings

On Sunday, the Washington Commanders will square off against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC showdown. The Commanders are hoping to keep their slim playoff chances alive with a win.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 5

The Commanders are getting something they haven't had all season with a shocking return in Week 14 vs Vikings

The Washington Commanders are 3-9, but you wouldn't be able to tell after the effort last week in a tough overtime loss against the Denver Broncos. There are only five more games left in the season, and now they hit the road for the last non-divisional game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings.

Drake Jackson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 4

Commanders Activate DE Drake Jackson

The Washington Commanders announced they have activated DE Drake Jackson. He was nearing the end of his practice window after being designated to return three weeks ago. Jackson, 24, was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 4

The Washington Commanders had to deal with an unexpected problem which led to the release of a hopeful player

The Washington Commanders' season hasn't gone as planned for anybody with a 3-9 record, and they are looking to end the year on a high note. Injuries and a struggling defense have been major factors in the Commanders' losing season, and both could be improving finally.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 4

The Washington Commanders have a new free agent target for the offseason after a shocking move by another team

The Washington Commanders still have five games left to play this season, including a road trip to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. It's never too early to think about the offseason, though, with a 3-9 record and one loss away from officially being eliminated from the playoffs.