Just when Denver looks like they’re on their heels, they lurch forward and punch back — hard. While the Broncos are currently boasting a 10-2 record sitting two games clear of the rest of AFC West, the team from the Mile High City’s biggest strength could end up being their demise.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota has been valiant in his role taking over for Jayden Daniels while he nurses a number of injuries. Mariota has only come out on top in one of his six starts so far this season, but Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is impressed with what the veteran has been able to do.
Week 13 in the NFL saw some phenomenal performances from players who played collegiately in the West. Each week, we highlight the region’s best pro performances from the standout alumni veterans and rookies Here are my choices for the best of them.
How many of the 24 NFL players to go over 100 total yards from scrimmage in at least 10 games since 2023 can you name in five minutes?
The Commanders lost 27-26 on Sunday night when they failed a two-point conversion in overtime. Backup QB Marcus Mariota agreed with the call and says that he was excited to receive a vote of confidence from HC Dan Quinn in an attempt to win the game.
The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.
Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto batted down a Mariota pass to secure the victory for the visitors.
Marcus Mariota hit Terry McLaurin for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 2:47 remaining in overtime, but the two-point conversion pass failed and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight win, 27-26 over the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in Landover, Md.
If the Washington Commanders are to pull off the upset of the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos, they must play a smart, ball-controlled offense. Washington appeared to be on that path until a head-scratching play by veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota.
The Washington Commanders move into Sunday with needed clarity as Marcus Mariota starts again and Terry McLaurin returns, a pairing the team hopes can stabilize the offense against the Denver Broncos.
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.
Veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota is sending a clear and powerful message to his Washington Commanders teammates— be yourself, lean into your strengths, and embrace the journey together.
Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been a bright spot for the team during some pretty dark days. Rodriguez ran the ball 15 times for 79 yards in the team's game against the Miami Dolphins, which marked his highest rushing total of the season.
There was plenty of fanfare for the Washington Commanders entering their Week 11 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, thanks to the NFL holding the game in Madrid, Spain, for the first time in history.
The Washington Commanders are taking the long flight back to the nation's capital with a lot of disappointment after falling 16-13 to the Miami Dolphins in Madrid.
MADRID – The Washington Commanders’ 16-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 is just all-around bad news. For starters, it means the Commanders now have eight losses this season, three more than they had all of last year, and are nearly guaranteed to finish this season with a losing record.
The Washington Commanders shot themselves in the foot with an overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins. Their international game was largely underwhelming, but a crucial interception by quarterback Marcus Mariota eventually proved the team's undoing.
The Washington Commanders are leaving Madrid in the loss column once again after falling to the Miami Dolphins 16-13 in Week 11 at Bernabeu Stadium. The Commanders and Dolphins kept things close throughout the game with a pair of field goals for each team in the first half.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is making his fifth start of the season as the team plays the Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn thinks Mariota has been a great leader for the team with Jayden Daniels on the sidelines nursing an elbow injury.
MADRID – Business trips can be fun. They’re the most fun when the business is successful on the trip. For the Washington Commanders, that means leaving room for a big ‘W’ in their luggage by leaving behind a five-game losing streak in Spain this weekend.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota and the rest of the team is frustrated after a 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 10 at Northwest Stadium.
The Washington Commanders couldn’t hide from the scoreboard Sunday, and neither did Marcus Mariota. After a fourth straight blowout loss, the veteran quarterback said the upcoming Madrid trip “comes at a good time” and gives Washington a week together.
Without second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders looked hapless in a blowout loss to the Chiefs.
The Washington Commanders ruled out quarterback Jayden Daniels for their Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs even before preparations began. That left head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury relying on dependable backup Marcus Mariota once again.
The Kansas City Chiefs remained hot with their fifth win in six games, defeating the Washington Commanders, 28-7, on "Monday Night Football."
I remember the night. It was a cold January game at Arrowhead Stadium. My family had gone to watch the Chiefs (hopefully) win their first home playoff game in what felt like forever.
There will be no Jayden Daniels for the Washington Commanders to depend upon again in Week 8. The quarterback is currently dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain, and the coaching staff opted not to drag this out by ruling the dynamic signal-caller out for the team's daunting trip to the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of time.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not start in Week 3 against the Raiders after not practicing on Friday.
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