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Commanders’ Deebo Samuel expected to play in Week 15 showdown vs. Giants

Sunday’s NFC East matchup between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants may not carry heavy stakes, but it does feature plenty of urgency. Both franchises enter the Week 15 game after long losing streaks that have defined their year.

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Deebo Samuel News Emerges Before Commanders’ Game Against Giants

Sunday’s matchup between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants may not have playoff implications, but it does come with plenty of intrigue. Both teams have struggled big time this season, and both are desperate to stop long losing streaks that have doomed their year.

Washington Commanders News / The SportsRush / December 13

RG3: 'Commanders Need to Protect Jayden Daniels From Himself'

Jayden Daniels has had a rough sophomore season, marred by injuries and inconsistent play. That has led many fans to draw parallels with another Washington QB legend, Robert Griffin III, whose career was basically derailed after a similarly explosive start followed by an injury-prone trajectory.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 13

Commanders predicted to lose 'Draft Bowl' by national outlet

The Washington Commanders could really use a win, having lost eight in a row and officially being eliminated from playoff contention after being shut out by the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 13

Commanders rookie earns 'solid starter' label despite grade

As the Washington Commanders enter Week 15 with the rest of the NFL, their rookies are getting close to the end of their rookie seasons and the first real break from football they’ve had since the summer before entering the draft.

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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.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 13

Commanders reveal 'driving factor' behind Jayden Daniels decision

ASHBURN, Va. – Coming into Week 14, we were firmly in the group of people who felt Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels should play again before the end of 2025.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 12

5 Commanders veterans who are playing for their roster spot in the final four games

Entering the final stretch of the season, wins are not the only thing on the line for the Washington Commanders. At 3–10 and out of playoff contention, the focus has quietly shifted toward 2026, and for several players, these next four games may determine whether they are still wearing burgundy and gold next fall.

Laremy Tunsil News / Pro Football Rumors / December 12

Commanders, Laremy Tunsil Likely To Discuss Extension In Offseason

Riding the momentum of an appearance in the NFC championship game, the Commanders swung a trade with the Texans last March for left tackle Laremy Tunsil.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 12

Commanders rival dealing with 'country club' chaos ahead of Week 15

The Washington Commanders are a franchise in need of a win. The New York Giants are in need of an overhaul. The two teams are set to meet in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season with an opportunity for one of them to ‘get right,’ as they say, with both looking to overcome plenty of self-inflicted wounds.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 12

Commanders coordinator issues challenge to offense after shutout

As the season enters its final stretch, it has been a challenging year for the Washington Commanders, who currently sit at 3-10 on the year. After a season filled with injuries, the team has struggled to replicate the success fans enjoyed last year.

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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.

Jayden Daniels News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Kliff Kinsgbury points out why Jayden Daniels' 2025 season was doomed from the start, and a lot of it wasn't even his fault

The Washington Commanders' 2025 season has been nothing short of a disaster, and maybe the writing was on the wall from the beginning. Nobody expected this kind of season just months after going to the NFC Championship game, but here we are.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 12

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 News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 12

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.

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.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11

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.

Zach Ertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10