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Commanders fear a 'legendary' career might have just ended

MINNEAPOLIS – The Washington Commanders’ spiraling season seems to be circling the drain for a painfully long period instead of just running down into the pipes and out of sight.

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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

The '2,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7

Commanders Held Out QB Jayden Daniels As A Precaution

Per Tashan Reed, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels exited Sunday’s game after falling on his previously injured elbow, and HC Dan Quinn told reporters he was held out as a precaution.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 7

The Commanders showed who they really are after embarrassing loss to the Vikings with many depressing headlines

The Washington Commanders looked like they were finally getting things figured out after going toe-to-toe with the Denver Broncos last week, and had a great opportunity this week with players getting healthy.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 7

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.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / December 7

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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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.

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 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

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

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

Zach Ertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7

Commanders TE Zach Ertz Ruled Out With Knee Injury

Update: Ian Rapoport reports that Commanders HC Dan Quinn fears Ertz suffered a torn ACL injury. He will likely undergo further testing to confirm the exact nature of the injury.

Jayden Daniels News / Yardbarker / December 7

Commanders' playoff hopes end with loss to Vikings

Jayden Daniels' return to action is short-lived as Commanders' playoff hopes end

Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels' snake-bitten season continued on Sunday when he reinjured his left elbow. Daniels was out for three weeks due to injuring the same elbow in Week 10.

Zach Ertz was crying after he suffered a gruesome injury

Colts' luck worsens with Daniel Jones injury

Jaguars take AFC South lead after dominating slumping Colts

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Single-season QB rushing leaders' quiz

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

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 / 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.