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What Commanders have to prove after playoff elimination

The Washington Commanders are eliminated from playoff contention after losing 31-0 to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. With no more postseason to play for, the Commanders will now begin the process of figuring out who should stay and who should go.

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The Commanders lost more than just the game against the Vikings, and now they must think about the future at a certain position

The Washington Commanders left Week 14 with the worst loss of the NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings, and so much more. Of course, Jayden Daniels left the game early after falling on his arm, and the defense was back to being the worst in the league.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / December 8

Washington TE Zach Ertz diagnosed with torn ACL

Zach Ertz's season is officially over. Could his career be over as well? The Washington Commanders on Monday confirmed the veteran tight end sustained a torn ACL in his right knee on Sunday when Minnesota safety Jay Ward hit a leaping Ertz while he was trying to catch a pass.

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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?

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Jayden Daniels News / A to Z Sports / December 8

NFL insider suggests that the Commanders make a bold move regarding Jayden Daniels' injury that impacts his future

The Washington Commanders got a reality check after being shut out against the Minnesota Vikings and hitting a new rock bottom. To make things worse, quarterback Jayden Daniels fell on his injured arm and didn't return to the game.

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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.

Zach Ertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 8

Commanders Confirm Torn ACL For TE Zach Ertz

The Washington Commanders confirmed TE Zach Ertz tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, per John Keim. It will end Ertz’s season and given his age, possibly his career as well.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 8

Commanders coach admits team took '10 steps back' in blowout

MINNEAPOLIS – Last week, when the Washington Commanders fell in overtime to the Denver Broncos, there was a sense that while the team lost, it had taken a major step forward.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 8

The Commanders are closer to a top-5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after shutout, which should lead to one must-make move

The Washington Commanders didn't just lose to the Minnesota Vikings; they got blown out in their worst loss of the season. There are serious questions to ask about this roster and coaching staff, and general manager Adam Peters has a lot of tough decisions to make this offseason.

Zach Ertz News / The Predictors / December 8

Zach Ertz suffers torn ACL vs. Vikings

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday’s 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and it was confirmed Monday morning that he tore his ACL.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Dan Quinn threw a wrench in the Jayden Daniels injury saga after contradicting post-game remarks that add more confusion

The Washington Commanders' season somehow found a new low after being shut out against the Minnesota Vikings 31-0, showing who they really are. To make things even worse, Jayden Daniels went down on his injured arm again and didn't return to the game.

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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.

Dan Quinn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7

Dan Quinn slaps Commanders with ‘3 steps back’ reality after 31-point loss to Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings (5-8) blanked the Washington Commanders (3-11) 31-0 on Sunday, giving them their eighth straight loss and ending their playoff hopes for the 2025 season.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 7

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.