Washington Commanders News

NFL Makes Historic Jayden Daniels Announcement Ahead of Commanders-49ers Game

Jayden Daniels is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet just weeks into the 2026 season. Daniels will help lead the Washington Commanders against an undefeated team in the league in the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.

4 Reasons the Commanders Will Beat the 49ers, and 2 Reasons They Won't

Trips to the Bay Area haven’t been kind to the Commanders. Washington is 3-10-1 all-time on the road against the 49ers and hasn’t won a game in San Francisco since 2004, according to the team’s preview of the trip.

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 Can Jump From Last to Second in the NFC East Tonight — Commanders Daily

Yesterday, the New York Giants (3-2-1), Philadelphia Eagles (2-4), and Dallas Cowboys (2-4) all lost. While the Giants still lead the NFC East, Washington (1-3-1) is the only team left in the division to play in Week 6 and could move from last to second with an upset victory tonight in Santa Clara.

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.

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The NFC East Will Make 60-Year History If Commanders Lose Tonight

Another rough outing in the NFC East could reportedly make for some unique history on Monday night. With the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants all losing again in Week 6, the Washington Commanders are the last gasp of hope for the NFC East to avoid back-to-back winless weeks — which would be a first in the division’s 60 years of existence.

NFL Is Being Urged To Change Playoff Rules For The NFC East

The NFC East is a disaster right now. If the Washington Commanders don’t beat the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, the NFC East will have gone two straight weeks without a win.

Jayden Daniels vs. 49ers Week 6: Four Expectations for Commanders QB

Jayden Daniels spent most of this week in Ashburn answering for one play. The Commanders quarterback was sacked with 12 seconds left in overtime against the Giants, the clock ran out before Washington could spike the ball and the botched finish against New York left Washington at 1-3-1.

Trent Williams Considers His Time in Washington a Distant Memory

Usually, when a player spends nearly a decade with a franchise and becomes a key part of its core, they’ve memories that last a lifetime. Yet, for Trent Williams, the Washington chapter is slowly being overwritten.

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.

Commanders vs. 49ers Weather Forecast for Monday Night Football

The Washington Commanders head to Santa Clara, California, this week to face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, and the weather forecast looks fairly manageable as Washington tries to pick up its second win of the season.

3 players Commanders must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Washington Commanders are heading into their Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, facing another setback in their backfield.

Commanders Need Their Best Four Quarters of the Season to Keep Pace With the Unbeaten 49ers

Monday Night Football has been good to San Francisco. The 49ers are 55-32 all-time on Mondays and can take sole possession of the NFL record for Monday night wins against the Commanders, according to 49ers.com’s five things to know.

Trade Candidate: Daron Payne

Daron Payne received the franchise tag in 2023 before signing a long-term Commanders extension. The veteran defensive tackle has spent his entire career in Washington, but that may change soon.

Commanders rule out RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, 3 others vs. 49ers

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) did not practice all week and was ruled out Saturday for Monday night's away game against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Dan Quinn told reporters.

Washington Commanders Players Reveal Bizarre Pregame Parking Lot Ritual That Could Explain A Lot

The Washington Commanders have a pregame ritual that should be pretty unique. Pregame rituals vary across the NFL. And it’s likely that the Washington linebacker habit could be one of the most unusual, given that it involves alcohol.  Second-year linebacker Kain Medrano disclosed it via The Banner this week.

Stefon Diggs Week 6 Fantasy Football Matchup Analysis

Right now, I feel as if Stefon Diggs is one of the more underrated players in fantasy football. After signing with the Washington Commanders in the offseason, Diggs filled an immediate need for Washington and became an impact player early on.

Commanders Designating LB Jordan Magee To Return From IR

Per Nicki Jhabvala, the Commanders are designating LB Jordan Magee to return from injured reserve. Magee will have 21 days to practice and get activated to the 53-man roster or he will revert to injured reserve for the rest of the year.  Magee, 25, was a fifth-round pick by the Commanders in the 2024 draft out of Temple.