The latest news and analysis of the Washington Commanders season.
The rookie wide receiver has just two catches for 27 yards over the last three games. He's been targeted only four times overall since returning Nov. 14 from a hamstring injury, an ailment that caused him to miss five weeks.
The Washington Commanders have unquestionably been better with Taylor Heinicke than they were with Carson Wentz. But does that actually mean Heinicke has been better than Wentz?
Two years after no team in the NFC East won more than seven games, all four have pulled off the trick with six weeks to go.
Through the first two weeks of Pro Bowl fan voting, five Washington Commanders players are in the top 10 at their respective positions.
Rivera has continually embraced the idea that a team is supposed to make a significant jump in a coach's third season at the helm. Now winners in six of the last seven, the Commanders finally seem to be making that leap.
I still don't know how good of a coach Ron Rivera is. But as a leader -- really, the part that counts the most for a head coach -- he ranks among the best we've seen here in Washington, maybe since the glory days of Joe Gibbs.
Brian Robinson Jr. can send a thank you hat to Josh Jacobs. Or maybe Taylor Heinicke can buy him some Air Jordans. Whatever the Las Vegas Raiders running back prefers.
To win their third straight game, to improve to 7-5 after a 1-4 start, the Commanders had to hold on until the very end. Cornerback Kendall Fuller grabbed an interception in the end zone with less than a minute left, killing an Atlanta drive that had gotten all the way to the 4-yard line. Defensive tackle Daron Payne helped create the crucial turnover by tipping Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota's pass, which landed right in Fuller's arms.
Daron Payne and Kendall Fuller combined to make the biggest play of the game, giving the defensive-minded Commanders their sixth win in seven games.
Cornerback Kendall Fuller reeled in an end zone interception with less than a minute left to kill an Atlanta drive and preserve a win that lifts Washington to 7-5. Defensive tackle Daron Payne helped create the crucial turnover, tipping Atlanta quarterback Marcus Mariota's pass at the line of scrimmage. The throw landed in the arms of Fuller.
The Washington Commanders specifically did not use the word 'statue' to describe the team's new memorial of Sean Taylor. Now we know why.
Doesn't the Commanders' settlement with the Maryland attorney general validate Jason Friedman's committee testimony, first reported in the Washington Post and outlined in a letter from the committee to the Federal Trade Commission? After all, there is no Maryland investigation without his testimony.
f you didn't know that the NFL will play a game on Black Friday next season, you wouldn't be the only one.
The conversation between coach Ron Rivera and Carson Wentz was short and to the point: The Commanders, Rivera told his former starter, were sticking with Taylor Heinicke at quarterback.
Getting rid of the "Commanders" and starting fresh with a new name for Washington's NFL team would be a smart move for any new owner, sports marketing experts say.
Given the dominant performance of this defensive line, my money for the Commanders' turnaround is on the day Ron Rivera announced he was firing his longtime coaching colleague Sam Mills III and replaced him with assistant defensive line coach and 17-year NFL veteran Jeff Zgonina.
The vibes are good right now around the Commanders. That's what happens when a team wins five of the last six.
The Washington Commanders activated defensive end Chase Young from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, placing him on the team's roster more than a year after tearing his ACL.
The Atlanta Falcons will be without one of their top playmakers when they face the Washington Commanders next weekend. And for a while after that.
Daron Payne needed clarification. Asked what he made of teammate Jonathan Allen driving Texans rookie guard Kenyon Green right back, the Washington Commanders defensive tackle had a question of his own. 'Which one?' he said. "We was (messing) him up all game.'
By the time he walked into his post-game press conference after Sunday's 23-10 victory over the Houston Texans, Taylor Heinicke was a lot more subdued. But coming off the field, the Washington Commanders quarterback got emotional when talking about the news that had been out there for hours.
HOUSTON -- Days before the Washington Commanders were set to take on a team with the league's worst record, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said he knew his unit wouldn't take the Houston Texans lightly. Disrespected teams, he said, are the ones that are scary.
The Washington Commanders are raising season-ticket prices for next season by an average of just over 4%, an increase that comes as owner Dan Snyder explores a potential sale of the franchise.
D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed another consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders on Thursday, accusing the team of 'implementing an illegal scheme to cheat District ticket holders out of their deposits for season tickets and use the money for its own purposes.'
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday he still doesn't know if Chase Young will make his season debut Sunday, but if the defensive end plays against the Houston Texans, he'll be on a pitch count.
Ron Rivera couldn't help but smile when a reporter noted this week that the Washington Commanders are now back in the thick of the NFL's playoff race. Despite a 1-4 start, the Commanders now sit at 5-5 -- and are only a half-game back from the final wild-card spot in the NFC.
Nothing can stir a quarterback debate quite like a big win.
To celebrate their biggest win of the season -- to celebrate perhaps their biggest win of the Ron Rivera era -- the Commanders sang the underdog anthem that defined the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win in 2018.
Lost in all the chaos, lost in all the scandals, there's a pressing on-the-field question as it relates to the Washington Commanders: Are they actually good?
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos publicly responded to rumors that he's interested in buying the Washington Commanders for the first time, saying in an interview that "we'll just have to wait and see" when asked about the possibility of a purchase.
Everyone expects Attorney General Karl Racine to strike out in his lawsuit against the Commanders, Dan Snyder and the league. But a lot can happen now that someone has picked up a bat.
Heinicke's "play-like-there's-no-tomorrow" approach might never be more appropriate than on Monday night against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. With injured former starter Carson Wentz on the mend, Heinicke could be one bad game away from returning to the bench.
Jeff Bezos is reportedly interested in buying the Washington Commanders. And fans are apparently on board with that transaction.
D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine's attempt to punish Dan Snyder and the Washington Commanders for alleged sexual misconduct is innovative, but legal experts say it's unlikely to stand up in court.
When legendary Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz and I last spoke in March, we talked about his birthplace -- a small Alabama town called Lafayette -- where coincidentally another great champion, heavyweight Joe Louis, was also born.
D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and league Commissioner Roger Goodell, accusing them of colluding to deceive and mislead District consumers about the league's investigation into the team's workplace misconduct.
Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste believes the Washington Commanders need a "fresh start."
To understand Benjamin St-Juste's growth in his second season, look at how he matched up with Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson in Sunday's 20-17 loss
D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine is set to make a 'major announcement' Thursday related to the Washington Commanders, his office said Wednesday.
Multiple reports indicate that if Dan Snyder does sell the Washington Commanders, the deal could be finalized as soon as March at the NFL's owners meeting in Phoenix. That's less than five months from now. While that timeline may seem surprising, it wouldn't be out of the norm from how the NFL has operated over the last eight years.
There has already been two coaching changes halfway through the NFL season with Indianapolis firing Frank Reich this week four weeks after Carolina did the same to Matt Rhule. Based on recent history there likely will be more.
Now past the midway point, Washington remains in the playoff hunt -- still only half a game back from the last wild card spot -- but the Commanders' margin for error is thin.
The active investigations into Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder are not expected to be a hindrance in any sale of his football team, according to a report.
Taylor Heinicke, last year's starter who began this season as the backup, threw a six-yard touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter -- and suddenly the crowd was mesmerized by Heinicke magic. Then Kirk Cousins showed the stadium who the real sorcerer was.
March can't come soon enough for the Commanders' faithful. That's when according to Fox NFL insider Jay Glazer, the sale of embattled owner Dan Snyder's team could officially be completed.
"We deserve a fresh start," lifelong Washington fan Laura Clarke said before the Commanders' game against the Vikings Sunday about the possibility of owner Dan Snyder selling the team.
Make no mistake -- Skipper Dan is jumping ship. He has put the team up for sale. This is not some kind of bid for a cash infusion from minority investors, as some fear.
Snyder, who purchased the team in 1999 for $800 million, is the common thread running through the fabric of two decades of football misery in Washington. But if the embattled billionaire does go through with a sale of his beloved childhood team, his consolation prize will be considerable: Forbes estimates the franchise is now worth $5.6 billion.
According to a report from People Magazine, billionaire Jeff Bezos does indeed have interest in buying the Commanders if Snyder decides to sell the team.
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, mired in investigations and stymied in his quest for a new stadium, is exploring a sale of his NFL team.
If the Washington Commanders are indeed on the market, there will be no shortage of potential buyers, if recent major sports franchise trends hold true. Especially as they pertain to the NFL.
The path for Snyder to go from buying an NFL team to potentially exploring a sale of that franchise has been a long and windy one, including awful on-field performance, front office mismanagement and investigations into the organization's workplace.
District police on Wednesday announced that a 17-year-old male had been arrested in relation to the August shooting of Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr.
The Washington Commanders got rid of their highest-paid defender. The Miami Dolphins landed a star pass rusher. The Super Bowl-favorite Buffalo Bills added another playmaker to their loaded roster. And the trades didn't seem to stop.
The Washington Commanders are working on finalizing a trade to send cornerback William Jackson III to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a source with knowledge of the situation said.
Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke had some answers Sunday for those "analytics" that his coach, Ron Rivera, was bellowing about two weeks ago when questions were raised about Rivera's previously professed love for Carson Wentz.
Ron Rivera didn't sound like a coach Monday whose team was in the midst of a three-game winning streak. Instead, the Washington Commanders coach appeared -- for a lack of a better word -- grumpy.
Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young is expected to practice Wednesday for the first time since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last fall, coach Ron Rivera said Monday.
Just prior to the Washington Commanders' final drive, Grant Prather snuck his way down the rows of Lucas Oil Stadium to find a seat right behind the team's bench. He had to get his friend's attention. Terry McLaurin looked back when he heard his childhood buddy calling out.
Terry McLaurin hauled in a dramatic 33-yard bomb from quarterback Taylor Heinicke at the 1-yard line to set up Washington's 17-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. After McLaurin's catch, Heinicke punched in the go-ahead, come-from-behind touchdown with just 22 seconds left.
