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Commanders should keep eye on defensive star in College Football Playoff

The Washington Commanders are in need of some help with a 4-11 season, knocking them out of the playoffs. "Safeties aren’t valued enough to occupy top picks, which will subsequently push Downs further down the board than his talent deserves.

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Dan Quinn addressed the giant elephant in the room after the Commanders suffered another injury to a key player on a short week

The Washington Commanders looked ready to play spoiler at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, but one key injury pulled the plug on those plans. The Commanders came out in the second half with a 10-7 lead, but then quarterback Marcus Mariota went down with an injury and never returned.

Marcus Mariota News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota dealing with multiple injuries after loss to Eagles

The Washington Commanders fell to a 4-11 record after suffering a 29-18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. After the contest, it appears that Marcus Mariota is dealing with multiple injuries.

Dan Quinn News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Dan Quinn ticked off by Eagles’ late-game move

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn was not happy with the Philadelphia Eagles over their late-game move on Saturday. Quinn was clearly unhappy with the Eagles’ decision to go for two despite having a 17-point lead with 4:26 to go in Saturday’s game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 21

Commanders dismiss disrespectful Eagles decision with warning for rematch

LANDOVER, Md. – The Washington Commanders fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, 29-18, to fall to 4-11 on the season, one loss shy of matching the number of wins they had in 2024.

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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 / Pro Football Rumors / December 21

Commanders Likely To Retain Dan Quinn, Move On From DC Joe Whitt

Joe Whitt came over from Dallas with Dan Quinn, but after Washington’s defense has underwhelmed, it looks like a change will be coming. Although Quinn appears safe heading out of the 2025 season, a new defensive play-caller may be coming soon.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 21

Huge brawl breaks out near end of Commanders-Eagles game

The Washington Commanders didn’t have much fight in them in the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, but they did manage to get into a fight near the very end of the game.

Deebo Samuel News / The SportsRush / December 21

Washington’s Deebo Samuel Can Cash Out $700,000 in Incentives Despite Lackluster Season

The 2025 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Deebo Samuel. Or at least that’s what the Washington Commanders hoped for, when they gave the WR a one-year prove-it deal worth up to $20 million ($17 million guaranteed) after acquiring him from the 49ers.

Dan Quinn News / Yardbarker / December 21

Commanders HC seemingly issues warning to Eagles after brawl

Commanders HC Dan Quinn seemingly issues warning to Eagles after brawl

The Eagles clinched the NFC East division title with a 29-18 win over the Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Saturday.

Eagles make NFC East history with win over Commanders

Saquon Barkley finds form as Eagles secure back-to-back NFC East titles

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Commanders coach fires potential warning at Eagles and creates cloud of drama for final matchup of season

The Philadelphia Eagles are flying high right now. Fresh off a division-clinching win over the Washington Commanders, there are plenty of reason to be excited about how the team is currently playing.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Dan Quinn added more fuel to the fire on the Eagles and Commanders rivalry after controversial decision that caused brawl

The Washington Commanders had the chance to pull the upset at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, but their efforts were cut short after Marcus Mariota left the game with an injury at the start of the second half.

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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.

Jaylin Lane News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Commanders WR Jaylin Lane exits Eagles clash with ankle injury

The injury bug just won’t leave the Washington Commanders alone. In a season already defined by roster attrition, the Commanders lost rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane early in Saturday’s Week 16 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

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

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20

Eagles make NFC East history with win over Commanders

Despite an up-and-down season, the Philadelphia Eagles are the class of the NFC East once again.

Saquon Barkley finds form as Eagles secure back-to-back NFC East titles

Tyler Steen, Javon Kinlaw, Quan Martin ejected for fighting during Eagles-Commanders game

Eagles hit with unfortunate news on key defender during Commanders game

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 20

The one factor that has haunted the Commanders' season ended up ruining their hopes of an upset against the Eagles in Week 16

The Washington Commanders were huge underdogs against the Philadelphia Eagles at home with a 4-10 record, but they came out ready to play. After a fumble recovery on the opening kickoff, the Commanders continued to fight against the NFC East leaders and took a 10-7 lead into halftime.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20

Saquon Barkley finds form as Eagles secure back-to-back NFC East titles

For the first time since 2001-2004, the NFC East has a back-to-back champion.

Eagles make NFC East history with win over Commanders

Three players ejected for fighting during Eagles-Commanders game

Cowboys' Dak Prescott sends message to fans who want him to sit out

Jerry Jones addresses his future as GM of the Cowboys

Here are the teams with most to play for in NFL Week 16

Week 16’s biggest games have serious playoff implications

Marcus Mariota News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 20

Marcus Mariota injury adds to Commanders miserable loss to Eagles

The Washington Commanders are back in the loss column after a 29-18 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders started the game off strong with a fumble on the opening kickoff return that led to the first three points of the game from Washington.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Commanders Make Marcus Mariota Announcement After Leaving Eagles Game

It has been Marcus Mariota who has taken on the QB1 role for the Washington Commanders amid Jayden Daniels’ injury-plagued season. This was the case again on Saturday, as Washington hosted the defending champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, at Northwest Stadium.

Jaylin Lane News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 20

Commanders rookie suffers injury vs. Eagles

The Washington Commanders' season has been ravaged by injuries. And early in week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the bug continues to bite. Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane is dealing with an ankle injury and is questionable to return against the Eagles.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 20

Commanders get massive boost as Eagles rule out two superstars

LANDOVER, Md. – It’s said that football is a game of attrition, and if you glance at the injury reports for the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of their Week 15 matchup, you’ll see that’s never been more true than it is this season.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 20

What Jayden Daniels’ second season really told the Commanders

The Washington Commanders are officially looking at life without Jayden Daniels as he has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an elbow injury.

Lawrence Cager News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Commanders Call Up TE Lawrence Cager For Week 16

The Washington Commanders officially elevated TE Lawrence Cager from their practice squad on Friday. Cager, 28, signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia back in April of 2020.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 19

One veteran Commanders player could be playing his last games in Washington – and the odds are against him this offseason

The Washington Commanders' season is coming to an end, and the clock is ticking for the start of the most important offseason for general manager Adam Peters.