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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels may not play vs. Colts, but Week 4 injury report suggests return is near

The Washington Commanders operated without star quarterback Jayden Daniels Sunday. But stunned the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 33-31. Daniels’ health amid his NFL Injury remained a major topic Monday before facing the Indianapolis Colts. Now this update via Commanders insider Nicki Jhabvala points to Daniels returning sooner than expected. “Dan Quinn said Jayden […] The post Commanders QB Jayden Daniels may not play vs. Colts, but Week 4 injury report suggests return is ne...

QB Report Cards for 2026 NFL Week 3

The NFL is unpredictable, because every week of play is a fresh start. This fact also applies to the quarterback position. The Washington Commanders shouldn't have been able to knock off the Seattle Seahawks without Jayden Daniels in the lineup. Marcus Mariota and Co. did. The Cleveland Browns aren't supposed to have a winning record at this point. They do, with Deshaun Watson leading the way. Kirk Cousins was serving as the bridge quarterback to this year's No. 1 overall overall pick, Fernand...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba off to historic start in 2026

Though the Seattle Seahawks were upset by the Washington Commanders on Sunday, one constant remained even as an upset occurred. Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba showed up in a major way for the Seahawks, posting 10 catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort. For Smith-Njigba, it was more […]

Commanders Vs. Seahawks – Studs and Duds

The Commanders entered their first game at Northwest Stadium this season as home underdogs against the defending Super Bowl champions. But, through a gritty performance that saw them secure three turnovers, they pulled off a STUNNING 33-31 victory. Now 1-2 on the young season, and with a little momentum going their way, they head overseas […]

Austin Ekeler Re-Signs With Commanders

Austin Ekeler Re-Signs With Commanders Free-agent running back Austin Ekeler is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders, pending a physical, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ekeler played for Washington in 2024 and part of 2025 before a torn Achilles ended his season. Ekeler worked out for the Carolina Panthers last week after [...]

Patriots Legend Tells Tom Brady to “Stop Being So Nice” in the Booth After His On-Air Apology

In Week 2 of the Dallas Cowboys–Washington Commanders game, the Cowboys won with a 37-20 victory. But on the same day, fans saw something that they rarely saw during Tom Brady’s playing days. After his language became a talking point, Brady later apologized, but one former Patriots star wondered if he was holding back too […] The post Patriots Legend Tells Tom Brady to “Stop Being So Nice” in the Booth After His On-Air Apology appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Move over, Colt McCoy: Marcus Mariota is Seattle’s real football tormentor

The Seattle Seahawks lost to the Marcus Mariota-led Washington Commanders on Sunday. While it’s one of the biggest upset losses the Seahawks have suffered in years, maybe we should’ve seen it coming. Mariota didn’t have to do a whole lot, but he made timely, accurate throws (including a couple of passes that were nearly caught […]

Wild stat shows Seahawks giving up 33 points to Commanders was complete fluke

The Seattle Seahawks were widely expected to dominate in Week 3, as they entered Washington on a massive winning streak and were up against a backup quarterback in Marcus Mariota. However, things did not go according to plan for Mike Macdonald and company as the Commanders pulled off a stunning 33-31 upset. The Seahawks had […] The post Wild stat shows Seahawks giving up 33 points to Commanders was complete fluke appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Secret Contract Clause That Paid Marcus Mariota $200,000 Filling In for Jayden Daniels

In Week 3, the Washington Commanders faced off the defending Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks and ended their 12-game winning streak. With this game, the Commanders registered their first win improving to 1-2. The victory had to mean a lot to the Commanders, specifically for the quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota’s performance had gained him not […] The post The Secret Contract Clause That Paid Marcus Mariota $200,000 Filling In for Jayden Daniels appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

49ers vs. Broncos Week 4 odds: Will good offense beat good defense?

What a wild Week 3. The San Francisco 49ers sit atop the NFC West, thanks to a second-half collapse by the Rams and a Seahawks wire-to-wire loss to the Commanders. Every game but two was decided by one possession. That’s the NFL in a nutshell. Whatever you learned about a team last week, forget it. […]

Commanders injury update: Leo Chenal had season-ending surgery on neck

UPDATE: Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday afternoon that Leo Chenal had successful surgery to repair a fracture in his neck, following an injury suffered the day before that led to him getting carted off the field. Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal suffered a scary neck injury during Sunday’s win over Seattle that will […]

Seahawks News: Seahawks lacking in all three phases, only lose by two

Turnovers, questionable play-calling by the offense, an inability to at times get off the field on 3rd down, maybe a bad call here and there. Yesterday’s loss to the Washington Commanders was frustrating because it was not emblematic of a Seattle Seahawks team that has played so well over the past nearly calendar year. Whether […]

Commanders’ Leo Chenal done for season with fractured neck, but there’s a silver lining

The Washington Commanders pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the NFL season on Sunday, beating the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 even with backup quarterback Marcus Mariota behind center. However, despite the first win of the season for Washington, one of its leaders suffered a major injury. Linebacker Leo Chenal went down in the second […] The post Commanders’ Leo Chenal done for season with fractured neck, but there’s a silver lining appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Commanders reunion comes on heels of stunning upset over Seahawks without Jayden Daniels

After a series of unfortunate events, the Washington Commanders got a much-needed boost after stunning the Seattle Seahawks, 33-31, at Northwest Stadium on Sunday. The Commanders won their first game of the season and snapped the 12-game winning streak of the defending champions. Washington should get another boost after adding a familiar face to the […] The post Commanders reunion comes on heels of stunning upset over Seahawks without Jayden Daniels appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Commanders LB Leo Chenal To Undergo Season-Ending Neck Surgery

Jordan Schultz reports Commanders LB Leo Chenal will undergo season-ending surgery on Monday morning after suffering a fracture in his neck in Week 3. Schultz adds Chenal has feeling in all his extremities, and he’s expected to make a full recovery. Chenal, 25, was a third-round pick by the Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft […] The post Commanders LB Leo Chenal To Undergo Season-Ending Neck Surgery appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Commanders Expected To Sign RB Austin Ekeler To Active Roster

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Commanders are expected to sign free agent RB Austin Ekeler to the 53-man roster pending a physical. Ekeler is back from an Achilles injury and recently worked out with the Panthers. Ekeler, 30, went undrafted out of Western State in 2017. He played out the final year of his […] The post Commanders Expected To Sign RB Austin Ekeler To Active Roster appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Commanders roster moves: Washington signing running back Austin Ekeler

UPDATE: Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that the Commanders have signed veteran running back Austin Ekeler. He was at the Commanders training complex on Monday, passed his physical and has already joined team activities. The Commanders are reportedly reuniting with an old friend. Washington is poised to sign running back Austin Ekeler, NFL Network’s […]

Commanders superfan Matthew McConaughey shouts out Marcus Mariota after upsetting Seahawks

In Week 2, the Marcus Mariota-led Washington Commanders upset the Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions, much to superfan Matthew McConaughey‘s delight. The Oscar-winning actor took to X, formerly Twitter, to reflect on the game after the Commanders’ win. He was also happy with the halftime tributes to late franchise icons Sonny Jurgensen and […] The post Commanders superfan Matthew McConaughey shouts out Marcus Mariota after upsetting Seahawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .