Referees aside, Commanders at a loss after blowing golden opportunity vs. Giants
2 years ago

Referees aside, Commanders at a loss after blowing golden opportunity vs. Giants

New York Times  

— The quiet, unfocused stares inside the locker room spoke volumes. Charles Leno after the 20-12 loss: pic.twitter.com/VKmWJRAJX3 — Ben Standig December 19, 2022 The Washington Commanders weren’t challenging the 1972 Miami Dolphins as the NFL’s last undefeated team. In this game, quarterback Taylor Heinicke lost two fumbles, including a strip-sack by Kayvon Thibodeaux in the shadow of the Commanders’ end zone that the impressive rookie defensive end returned for a 1-yard touchdown. “I checked to see if I was good the first time,” McLaurin said of his interaction with the official upon setting up to the right of the formation, “and he was like, ‘Move up a little bit.’ When I moved up, I checked to see if I was good, and he said I was good.” McLaurin said the official gave approval before throwing the flag. “But it’s a hard job playing, too.” The Dotson touchdown, on a perfect throw from Heinicke, was Washington’s only score on three red-zone trips.

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Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels
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5 days, 13 hours ago

Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jayden Daniels sitting in the second half wasn’t the plan when the playoff-bound Washington Commanders visited the Dallas Cowboys with only seeding at stake. Mariota threw for two scores and ran for a TD after replacing Daniels, who said he was fine with his coach’s decision but later was adamant that they would have had “to drag …

Washington Commanders complete a turnaround from 4-13 to making the playoffs behind Jayden Daniels
1 week, 3 days ago

Washington Commanders complete a turnaround from 4-13 to making the playoffs behind Jayden Daniels

Associated Press  

— Moments after the Washington Commanders finished the 2023 season at 4-13 and locked up the second pick in the draft, Daron Payne was already feeling optimistic about the organization’s long-term future. “There’s no better gift that you can give a man on his 60th birthday than a playoff berth,” Peters said, handing the ball to Harris while players cheered. …

Cowboys shock Commanders after chaotic 41-point fourth quarter: Key takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys shock Commanders after chaotic 41-point fourth quarter: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Chris Licata The Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Washington Commanders during a chaotic second half on Sunday, winning 34-26 at Northwest Stadium after entering as double-digit underdogs. — Ben Standig, Commanders senior writer Cowboys overcome extremely sloppy first half The first half might’ve been the worst half of football I’ve ever watched. — …

Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start
2 months, 1 week ago

Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 27-22 in a thrilling game. Jayden Daniels was a dominant force, throwing for 209 yards and rushing for 15 yards. He iced the game with a 42-yard pass to Olamide Zaccheaus. The Commanders dominated the first half, scoring 27 points while holding the Giants scoreless. The Giants fought back in the second …

Commanders handle business vs. Giants, continue to ‘demonstrate improvement’
2 months, 1 week ago

Commanders handle business vs. Giants, continue to ‘demonstrate improvement’

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Washington Commanders spent last week preparing for Sunday’s rematch with the New York Giants. Having sacked Daniels five times in Week 2, the Giants rarely put a hand on the mobile threat this time, even with rookie left tackle Brandon Coleman protecting Daniels’ blindside with Cornelius Lucas unavailable. “Massive win last week,” linebacker Frankie Luvu …

NFC East-leading Commanders to Seek Revenge Against Giants in a Crucial Showdown
2 months, 1 week ago

NFC East-leading Commanders to Seek Revenge Against Giants in a Crucial Showdown

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders will attempt to sweep the New York Giants for the first time since 2021 when they visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Giants have lost three straight games and are looking to bounce back, while the Commanders are riding a high after a 6-2 record and first place in the NFC East. The game will be a …

Commanders Aim to Sweep Giants, Seek First Win Since 2021
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2 months, 1 week ago

Commanders Aim to Sweep Giants, Seek First Win Since 2021

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The Washington Commanders will look to improve to 7-2 after a thrilling Hail Mary win against the New York Giants. Despite Daniel's sore ribs, the Commanders gained 425 yards and held the ball for over 37 minutes. The Giants, on the other hand, were held scoreless for most of the game and were unable to score a touchdown despite having …

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season
4 months ago

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season

Associated Press  

While Jayden Daniels will be the focal point of the Washington Commanders’ season, their revamped defense did the rookie quarterback and the rest of the team no favors in a rough start to the season. “If you a 50/50 contested ball and they go up and get it, that’s football,” coach Dan Quinn said on a video call with reporters …

Cowboys dominate Commanders to claim NFC East title, will face Packers in playoffs
1 year ago

Cowboys dominate Commanders to claim NFC East title, will face Packers in playoffs

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf, Greg Rosenstein and Ben Standig The Athletic has live coverage of Packers vs Cowboys in the NFC wild card matchup. The Dallas Cowboys, as a result of a 38-10 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, won the NFC East and earned the conference’s No. Two weeks later, the NFL’s best home team is riding …

Commanders’ loss to Jets could turn out to be a victory in the long run
1 year ago

Commanders’ loss to Jets could turn out to be a victory in the long run

New York Times  

— The sad faces and slumped shoulders inside the visiting locker room captured Sunday afternoon’s result at MetLife Stadium. The Commanders’ sixth consecutive loss included an abysmal first half in all three phases and the second benching of struggling quarterback Sam Howell in as many weeks. “You look back at some of the games he had a month ago and …

Commanders and Jets square off in a matchup of lowly teams looking toward next season
1 year ago

Commanders and Jets square off in a matchup of lowly teams looking toward next season

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON at NEW YORK JETS Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: Jets by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers was activated from IR while recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, but will not play this season.. QB Zach Wilson remained in the concussion protocol as of Friday afternoon.. DL John Franklin-Myers didn’t practice all week, …

Rivera’s future with Commanders uncertain after much different Thanksgiving result against Cowboys
1 year, 1 month ago

Rivera’s future with Commanders uncertain after much different Thanksgiving result against Cowboys

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera has a pleasant Thanksgiving memory against the Dallas Cowboys. Now, after the Commanders’ 45-10 loss Thursday in their 11th Thanksgiving Day game against Dallas, the first since that 25-point victory in 2020, there will only be more questions about Rivera’s future in Washington. “We’re just going to roll with the punches, whatever …

Howell has 3 interceptions among 6 Commanders turnovers in their 31-19 loss to the last-place Giants
1 year, 1 month ago

Howell has 3 interceptions among 6 Commanders turnovers in their 31-19 loss to the last-place Giants

Associated Press  

— Ron Rivera walked back into the locker room, saw Sam Howell sitting at his locker with his head down and asked the young quarterback, “You all right?” Rivera hunched over and talked to Howell for almost a minute before giving him a tap of encouragement on the right leg. Howell threw three interceptions among six Commanders turnovers, and Washington …

Commanders’ 5th loss in 6 games exposes flaws in their makeup, especially on defense
1 year, 2 months ago

Commanders’ 5th loss in 6 games exposes flaws in their makeup, especially on defense

Associated Press  

When much of the chatter after the Washington Commanders’ latest loss was about whether Chase Young or Montez Sweat — or both — had played his final game for the team, the pass rushers were eager to deflect the trade talk to football. “There’s enough potential in that locker room to be a better football team,” coach Ron Rivera said. …

Commanders will have a chance to bury the NFC East-rival Giants even deeper
1 year, 2 months ago

Commanders will have a chance to bury the NFC East-rival Giants even deeper

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Washington Commanders and New York Giants entered the season with the goal of closing the gap on the perennial frontrunners in the NFL East, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. “We may be 1-5, but it’s a long season ahead of us and we’ve lost only one divisional game,” Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke. FORBES QUESTION …

Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons
1 year, 2 months ago

Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jamin Davis sensed where the final pass was going before it left the quarterback’s hand. Davis snagged the last of three second-half interceptions against Atlanta’s Desmond Ridder, sealing Washington’s 24-16 victory over the Falcons on Sunday. Kendall Fuller grabbed the first interception against Ridder, returning it deep into Atlanta territory to set up Howell’s screen pass to running …

Commanders not ready for prime time against Bears: ‘As bad as it gets’
1 year, 3 months ago

Commanders not ready for prime time against Bears: ‘As bad as it gets’

New York Times  

— Magic Johnson seemed to understand the Washington Commanders’ mission against the winless Chicago Bears. “We just got to play as one.” Head coach Ron Rivera wisely avoided a knee-jerk reaction to Washington’s third consecutive loss following a 2-0 start. “I actually am worried, especially late in the game, when the game’s already out of hand,” left tackle Charles Leno …

The Commanders gave up more than 30 points again. The defense needs to be better against the Bears
1 year, 3 months ago

The Commanders gave up more than 30 points again. The defense needs to be better against the Bears

Associated Press  

Sam Howell quieted some of the criticism he has been getting in recent weeks, even in a loss. I would’ve liked to win the game for us, as well.” Thanks to some much-needed run-pass balance, the Commanders converted 47% of their third-down opportunities, up from 11% against the Bills. Rivera said offensive players were tired and doesn’t think he would’ve …

Commanders miss golden opportunity to prove they’ve closed gap in NFC East
1 year, 3 months ago

Commanders miss golden opportunity to prove they’ve closed gap in NFC East

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Commanders vs. Bears on Thursday Night Football PHILADELPHIA — Moral victories suck. The anger in the Washington Commanders’ locker room, and from Ron Rivera, after the team’s 34-31 overtime loss Sunday was palpable. The compete level was high all day, from the opening, when Washington took each of its first two drives 75 yards …

Aldridge: Commanders must refocus in a hurry after reality check beatdown vs. Bills
1 year, 3 months ago

Aldridge: Commanders must refocus in a hurry after reality check beatdown vs. Bills

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Commanders vs. Bears on Thursday Night Football LANDOVER, Md. GO DEEPER 'They whupped us': Sam Howell, Commanders' offense implode in humbling loss to Bills On the other side of the field, Josh Allen shook off almost all of Washington’s attempts to speed him up or rattle him, and tossed the ball, accurately, all over …

Commanders improve to 2-0 for first time since 2011 as Broncos’ dramatic comeback falls short
1 year, 3 months ago

Commanders improve to 2-0 for first time since 2011 as Broncos’ dramatic comeback falls short

New York Times  

By David Aldridge, Ben Standig and Nick Kosmider A dramatic comeback bid by the Denver Broncos fell short on the final play of the game against the Commanders as Washington held on to clinch a 35-33 road win Sunday and improve to 2-0 for the first time in 12 years. After a combined zero yards on their prior two possessions, …

Why the Commanders will make the playoffs this season, and why they won’t
2 years ago

Why the Commanders will make the playoffs this season, and why they won’t

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — Forget the next-game-up mentality. https://t.co/2IQka25e0i — Ben Standig December 20, 2022 Only reserve offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles received a “did not participate” label in practice last week and for Wednesday’s walk-through. Since Week 5, five of Washington’s 10 games have come down to a pass into the end zone or to the 1-yard line with under a …

Commanders in playoff hunt, following typical Rivera script
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders in playoff hunt, following typical Rivera script

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s interesting because going back and looking in my past for nine seasons in one spot, we never had the same secondary, and so defensively we were always scrambling to put it together,” Rivera said. “With the way we’re playing right now and, we’re playing pretty …

Commanders struggle to process tie vs. Giants: ‘I don’t know how to feel’
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders struggle to process tie vs. Giants: ‘I don’t know how to feel’

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Walking into the visitors locker room at MetLife Stadium, Ron Rivera had no idea how to process the result. “I wasn’t quite sure what to say,” the Washington Commanders head coach admitted postgame. GO DEEPER Commanders, Giants tie in NFC East grudge match “I don’t know how to feel,” fellow wide receiver Cam Sims said. “Got …

Aldridge: Commanders aren’t pretty but keep winning. Isn’t that what matters?
2 years, 1 month ago

Aldridge: Commanders aren’t pretty but keep winning. Isn’t that what matters?

New York Times  

— You may hate the Commanders’ quarterback. You may hate the Sean Taylor display the team unveiled on a FedExField concourse Sunday, marking 15 years since the beloved All-Pro safety’s death. Honoring 21 💛 The unveiling of the new Sean Taylor memorial pic.twitter.com/NGTH0l910u — Washington Commanders November 27, 2022 But what you can’t hate, not anymore, is this year’s team. …

Commanders in the playoffs? How viable are their postseason hopes?
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders in the playoffs? How viable are their postseason hopes?

New York Times  

Yes, Jim Mora, we’re talking about the playoffs. “You just think week-to-week,” Ron Rivera said following Sunday’s 23-10 win at Houston, Washington’s fifth in six games. The defense is dismal — 29th most passing yards allowed per game — but the offense under coach Arthur Smith ranks 12th in Football Outsiders’ DVOA. GO DEEPER Updated NFL playoff picture: Big battles …

Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point

Associated Press  

It’s possible the Washington Commanders were one interception by Taylor Heinicke away from beating the Minnesota Vikings. “I like where the guys are: We’re playing physical, we’re running the ball physically,” coach Ron Rivera said Monday. “On top of the world one week and then you feel like everything’s crashing down on you the next.” Heinicke is 2-1 with five …

Giants and Washington not fighting for playoffs this year
3 years ago

Giants and Washington not fighting for playoffs this year

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ron Rivera and Joe Judge exceeded expectations last season in their first year running their new clubs. Judge seemed to make an impassioned 11-minute plea after last weekend’s loss to the Bears, telling reporter and everyone who would read their stories or see his video clip that the Giants have laid a foundation to end what …

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