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Washington Commanders' season will be defined by make-or-break matchup against the Seahawks in Week 9

Nobody expected the Washington Commanders' season to go the way it has after a 3-5 start, and Week 9 could be the last hope of making the playoffs. The NFC is stacked this season, and the Commanders need to come away with a win against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Commanders reveal Week 9 plan for quarterback Jayden Daniels

ASHBURN, Va. – Coming off a Monday night game, the Washington Commanders are back at work getting ready for Week 9 and hoping to get their star quarterback back on the field for an increasingly critical home game against the Seattle Seahawks.

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The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Commanders Around the Web

Commanders' McLaurin (quad) out vs. Seahawks · ESPN

Terry McLaurin ruled out for Sunday night · Pro Football Talk

Commanders' Terry McLaurin injury update is major surprise news for Week 9 vs. Seahawks · Sporting News

Commanders expect full practices for Jayden Daniels all week · Pro Football Talk

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / October 29

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (quad) out vs. Seahawks

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will sit out Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks with a quad injury, head coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.

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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 / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Daniels on track to return in Week 9; McLaurin ruled out

Jayden Daniels on track to return in Week 9; Terry McLaurin ruled out

Marcus Mariota has been needed during multiple points over the first half of this season for the Washington Commanders, as Jayden Daniels has run into two injuries significant enough to sideline him.

Commanders players know time is running out on turning season around

NFC East team should be aggressive in pursuit of Brian Thomas Jr.

The best and worst uniform design for every NFL team

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Terry McLaurin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Ruled Out From Week 9 With Quad Injury

Commanders HC Dan Quinn announced that WR Terry McLaurin has been ruled out for Week 9 after re-injuring his quad, per JP Finlay. Quinn added that they’re unsure how much time McLaurin will miss, but it’s not considered a long-term injury, via Nicki Jhabvala.