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Commanders’ defender who hasn’t played since 2023 to make season debut vs. Eagles

The Washington Commanders are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. With the club owning a 4-10 record, the team is likely searching for players on the roster to step up and flash some long-term potential for the front office to build around.

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Commanders’ Laremy Tunsil won’t play in upcoming clash vs. Eagles

The Washington Commanders have been decimated by injuries throughout the 2025 season, most notably to quarterback Jayden Daniels. But as they prepare for their Week 16 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles, the injury bug has bitten the Commanders once more.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 18

Commanders prioritize altering Jayden Daniels' playing style for longevity

As Jayden Daniels heads to the sidelines for the remainder of the 2025 season, the biggest question facing the Washington Commanders is no longer about his talent, but his longevity.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 18

How Eagles defense makes Commanders upset hopes slim

The Washington Commanders are getting ready to face off against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 16 matchup. While the Commanders may be eliminated from the playoffs, they have a chance to play spoiler against the Eagles, who can clinch the NFC East title with a win.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

Marcus Mariota News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 18

Commanders' Marcus Mariota looking forward to Eagles game

The Washington Commanders may be out of the playoffs, but they still have a divisional game against the Philadelphia Eagles to play in Week 16. The Eagles can win the NFC East title with a win in the nation's capital, but the Commanders will be looking to play spoiler.

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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.

Washington Commanders News / Gridiron Heroics / December 18

'That’s Where We’re At': Dan Quinn Reveals How Jayden Daniels Feels About Commanders’ Decision

Jayden Daniels will not take another snap this season, and Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn made clear the decision has left the young quarterback frustrated.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Commanders' Wednesday Injury Report: Elite player nears a return for Washington, while the Eagles could be missing top linemen

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for a Saturday afternoon NFC East showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. It's not the matchup everyone hoped for heading into the season, with Jayden Daniels out for the rest of the season, and the Commanders sitting at 4-10.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 17

Commanders set on spoiling Philly's playoff party

Philadelphia is on the brink of becoming the NFC East's first repeat champion since the Eagles won the division four straight years from 2001-04. More than two decades later, the Eagles (9-5) only need to win one of the three regular-season games left on their schedule or have the Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1) lose one of their three remaining contests.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 17

The Commanders' decision to shut down Jayden Daniels for the rest of the season starts the clock on Adam Peters' biggest task

The Washington Commanders still have three games left on the season, and thankfully, the offseason is just around the corner. The season is already over for quarterback Jayden Daniels, however, and now he continues to practice while he gets healthy for a critical offseason ahead.

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The 'NFL rookie passing-yard leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL QBs with the most passing yards in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?

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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.