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4 Takeaways From Commanders' 20-13 Loss to Rams as Offense Stalls After Fast Start

For a quarter and change Sunday, the Washington Commanders looked like the team that beat the Eagles a week ago. Jayden Daniels hit Van Jefferson for a 7-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, and Washington led the Los Angeles Rams 10-3 at Northwest Stadium.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Commanders’ Dan Quinn explains bizarre Jayden Daniels checkdown on final play of Rams loss

Coach Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders watched their offense stall out in a deflating 20-13 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams as QB Jayden Daniels was without two key weapons on offense.

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Puka Nacua News / DC Sports King / November 8

Washington Commanders Fall to Rams 20-13 as Ground Game Stalls and Puka Nacua Dominates

LANDOVER, Md. — The Washington Commanders offense lacked balance, and the Los Angeles Rams capitalized, escaping with a 20-13 victory on Sunday afternoon.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Nick Cross, Frankie Luvu Among 2 Winners and 3 Losers in Commanders' 20-13 Loss to Rams

Washington Commanders fans at Northwest Stadium watched their defense do almost everything asked of it Sunday, and it still wasn’t enough. Nick Cross was everywhere for Washington, but a 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams dropped the Commanders to 2-5-1 with a Thursday night trip to the first-place Giants up next.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 8

Commanders Instant Takeaways: Washington’s Offense Let the Rams Off the Hook | Game Pulse

The Washington Commanders led 10-6 at halftime Sunday and scored just three points the rest of the way, losing 20-13 to the Los Angeles Rams at Northwest Stadium.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 8

Commanders’ Depleted Receiving Corps Catches a Break Against Rams

The Washington Commanders have only two available wide receivers who have caught a pass for them this season: Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams. Neither will have to face Trent McDuffie on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Antonio Williams vs. Rams Week 9: 3 Expectations for Commanders WR With Burks and Brown Out

Antonio Williams wasn’t supposed to be the No. 1 receiver in Landover by November. The Washington Commanders rookie leads the team with 259 receiving yards on 23 catches, and after Terry McLaurin’s season-ending knee injury, he played 50 of 60 offensive snaps in the 27-10 win over Philadelphia.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 7

Commanders vs. Rams Weather Forecast: Wind Could Matter Early

Sunday looks like a good afternoon to be at Northwest Stadium. The Washington Commanders host the Los Angeles Rams with sunshine in the forecast and temperatures expected to stay in the low 60s during the game.

Dyami Brown News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Commanders Deliver More Bad News After Ruling Out Dyami Brown

The Washington Commanders ruled out Dyami Brown on Friday. By Saturday afternoon, the news had gotten worse. Washington placed the veteran receiver on injured reserve with a calf injury, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic, which keeps him out for at least the next four games.

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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.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 7

3 Rams Weaknesses Jayden Daniels' Commanders Can Exploit, and 2 Washington Must Hide

Burgundy and Gold fans spent the week enjoying a division win. Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders scored 27 straight points in the 27-10 win over Philadelphia, and now the 4-4 Los Angeles Rams come to Northwest Stadium with injuries of their own to manage.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 7

Commanders Activate DT Jer’Zhan Newton From IR, Place WR Dyami Brown On IR

Jer’Zhan Newton’s 2026 debut is coming soon. Missing the first half of the season due to a pectoral tear, the third-year defensive tackle is coming back from IR.

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Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / November 7

Report: Commanders to activate DT Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton from IR

The Washington Commanders will activate defensive tackle Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton from injured reserve this weekend, NFL Network reported on Saturday. Newton has worked his way back from a torn pectoral muscle he suffered in the preseason.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 7

'He's always open': Commanders GM Adam Peters raves about rookie Antonio Williams

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin's season-ending torn patellar tendon has created a larger opportunity for Antonio Williams and a greater need for the rookie receiver to continue building trust with quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Commanders activate third-year DT Jer’Zhan Newton from IR

Sean McVay: Rams DE Myles Garrett to return vs. Commanders

Report addresses Lamar Jackson’s future with Ravens

Ravens will not trade Derrick Henry

Multiple teams interested in Falcons’ Jessie Bates

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 6

Commanders-Rams Final Injury Report Rules Out Two Receivers, Leaves McDuffie Questionable

The Washington Commanders released their final injury report Friday ahead of their matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The report listed two of Washington's receivers, Treylon Burks (foot) and Dyami Brown (calf), as officially OUT against the Rams.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Commanders’ Dyami Brown, Treylon Burks ruled out for Rams tilt

Coach Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders are 2-4-1 on the season with a crucial game up next against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9 that will come without injured, star receiver Terry McLaurin.

Jayden Daniels News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Commanders Week 9 injury report vs. Rams: Jayden Daniels working with makeshift WR room due to injuries

The Washington Commanders have a big problem with injuries. And the dreaded Brandon Aiyuk question has surfaced again. Here is the Commanders’ Week 9 injury report versus the Rams, with QB Jayden Daniels working with a makeshift wide receiver room.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Rams' Myles Garrett 'on track to be activated ahead of' Week 9 game at Commanders

It sounds like the streak of Garrett missing games is about to come to an end.

Former NFL QB Chris Simms raises concerns about Rams' Matthew Stafford dealing with elbow soreness

Rams' Matthew Stafford laughs off concerns about potential elbow injury

Rams receive big blow to secondary, lose CB Jaylen Watson to shoulder surgery

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2 of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ top weapons in doubt for Rams game with injuries

The Washington Commanders are losing players at a concerning rate. They already lost top receiver Terry McLaurin for the season, and just sent three players to injured reserve.

Washington Commanders News / Lindy's Sports / November 5

Commanders lack obvious answer for glaring problem

Week in and week out, it has been the same deal for the Washington Commanders offense that can’t convert on third downs. Washington has converted just 31.9% of third-down conversions this season, ranking 31st out of 32 teams.

Ricky Barber News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Commanders Announce Two Roster Moves

The Washington Commanders announced they signed DT Ricky Barber from the practice squad to the active roster and signed DT Daniel Ekuale to the practice squad in a corresponding move. Barber, 25, originally signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2025 out of UCF.

Javon Kinlaw News / Field Level Media / November 4