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What Dorance Armstrong could add to Washington Commanders pass rush

The Commanders pass rush got a little harder to handle on Monday, with Dorance Armstrong reinstated after serving a one-game suspension.   Armstrong missed Sunday’s 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy – read more about the violation here – but will be back in the mix moving forward. […]

‘Obviously, there’s history there’: Baker Mayfield not shying away from Browns matchup

Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images on September 14, 2026 After a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals to open the season, Baker Mayfield will have a chance to take on his former team when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. While he isn’t exactly leaning into an...

Dan Quinn talks about Mike Sainristil, Nick Allegretti, and Sonny Styles

Dan Quinn spoke to reporters for his weekly “Tell the Truth Monday” press conference. The Commanders lost their season opener to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-22, and now prepare for another road division game against the Cowboys. Quinn liked some things he saw like an improved defense, but also noted areas that need to be improved […]

Makai Lemon Had a Quiet NFL Debut, But Came Up With a Big Block on the Game’s Biggest Play

Makai Lemon didn’t exactly pop in the Eagles’ Week 1 win over the Commanders. The rookie receiver’s stat line was pretty awful: he caught 3 of his 4 targets for -5 receiving yards (with catches of 3, -5, and -3 yards). Operating as the Eagles’ WR3 and playing 36 of 56 offensive snaps (64.3%), most […] The post Makai Lemon Had a Quiet NFL Debut, But Came Up With a Big Block on the Game’s Biggest Play appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong Reinstated From Suspension

Per ESPN’s John Keim, Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong has been reinstated from his one-game suspension, making him available for the team’s Week 2 game against the Cowboys. Armstrong was suspended one game for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Armstrong, 28, is a former fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Kansas. He […] The post Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong Reinstated From Suspension appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Commanders Week 1 Overreactions: It’s only fair to worry about new Jayden Daniels-led offense

While Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels made excuses for his play, head coach Dan Quinn tried to explain the nutty 2-point conversion play call. But is it a Week 1 overreaction to be worried about the new Jayden Daniels-led offense? There are different answers to this question. But the bottom line is the Commanders lost […] The post Commanders Week 1 Overreactions: It’s only fair to worry about new Jayden Daniels-led offense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ex-OL mocks viral Sonny Styles video after Commanders LB trucks Saquon Barkley for sack

The Washington Commanders were inconsistent on offense during Sunday’s 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, just as many anticipated, but fans got to see one player exceed the expectations that a large portion of the public had set for him. After getting roasted for a perceived lack of strength during preseason play, which was captured […] The post Ex-OL mocks viral Sonny Styles video after Commanders LB trucks Saquon Barkley for sack appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Commanders' Tyler Owens draw praise after exceptional special teams play: 'One of the greatest football plays I've ever seen'

Washington Commanders safety Tyler Owens proved one important thing with his Week 1 performance: Sometimes, the box score lies. If you look at Owens’ stat line from Sunday, you’ll note that he registered just two tackles in the team’s 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. But that doesn’t tell the full story … far from it. Owens received massive praise for a phenomenal special teams tackle, one in which he aggressively fought off multiple blockers before driving the runner into the ground for...

Win’s a Win?

The Philadelphia Eagles did just enough on both sides of the ball to squeak out a season opening victory over their division rival. On the 2026 Week 1 edition of the “ITB Postgame Show,” Adam Caplan and Geoff Mosher addressed the ups and downs from the 24-22 win against the Washington Commanders. GETTY IMAGES: Philadelphia Eagles LB Zack Baun led the defensive unit in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. Adam Caplan: “He didn’t turn it over and he had three touchdown passes, two of them w...

Kurt Warner calls out ESPN for narrative on Commanders’ botched 2-point conversion that lost Eagles game

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner pushed back Monday on criticism surrounding the Washington Commanders’ failed two-point conversion in their 24-22 Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders needed the conversion to tie Sunday’s NFC East opener after Jayden Daniels connected with Antonio Williams for a late touchdown. Warner took to X, formerly […] The post Kurt Warner calls out ESPN for narrative on Commanders’ botched 2-point conversion that lost Eagles game appeared first o...

Grades & Snap Counts: Ravens’ Stars Shined in Opener

Presented by Grades & Snap Counts: Ravens’ Stars Shined in Opener Sep 14, 2026 at 12:18 PM Ryan Mink Editorial Director Copied! Shawn Hubbard/Baltimore Ravens Photos WR Zay Flowers After the Ravens’ joint practice with the Washington Commanders, Head Coach Jesse Minter was asked about what it meant to see the team’s top players shine in practice. Baltimore didn’t play its starters in the preseason games, but they were on-point in joint practices. “You want your best players, your most vocal pl...

Insider brushes off Jalen Hurts’ rocky Eagles season-opener with key Sean Mannion endorsement

As the Philadelphia Eagles avoided a collapse against the Washington Commanders, pulling off a 24-22 win on Sunday, quarterback Jalen Hurts made the clutch plays that sealed the victory. With Hurts commanding a new Eagles offense under offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, this NFL insider would speak about the offensive showcase in Week 1. In the […] The post Insider brushes off Jalen Hurts’ rocky Eagles season-opener with key Sean Mannion endorsement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

J.J. Watt shouts out Commanders’ ‘1 of greatest football plays ever,’ featuring 3 Eagles getting trucked

Washington Commanders safety Tyler Owens left former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt in awe after delivering one of the most physically dominant special teams sequences of Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Owens destroyed three Philadelphia blockers on a single punt coverage rep before dropping returner Britain Covey cold. Watt shared his feelings about […] The post J.J. Watt shouts out Commanders’ ‘1 of greatest football plays ever,’ featuring 3 Eagles getting trucked appeared ...

Eagles-Commander snap counts: Dontayvion Wicks flashes as WR2

The official snap counts from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders are in! Let’s take a look and run through some analysis. OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS DID NOT PLAY ACTIVE: Andy Dalton, Hollywood Brown INACTIVE: Tanner McKee, Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Jonathan Greenard, Micah Morris

Commanders vs. Eagles (game one) – Studs and Duds

The Washington Commanders traveled to Philadelphia for a late afternoon start to open the 2026 season. It was a mixed bag, as Washington’s defense was better than expected while the offense left a lot to be desired. Ultimately, Washington fell 24-22 in what was a very competitive game. There are a lot of good things […]

Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Spares No Words for NFL Ref Following Rough Tackle on Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24-22 in their first game of the 2026 season. The game stayed close in the second half, with both teams fighting for control. In the third quarter, Jalen Hurts took a hard tackle from Washington’s defense. After the play, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni appeared furious as he […] The post Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Spares No Words for NFL Ref Following Rough Tackle on Jalen Hurts appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Fantasy football bad beats to worry about: Drake London, Terry McLaurin and more

Fantasy football managers spend months preparing for their drafts, only for Week 1 to turn carefully constructed lineups into rubble. Sunday delivered several painful performances from early-round stars, including Drake London, Terry McLaurin and Ja’Marr Chase. One ugly box score should not trigger a panic trade, but usage, health and offensive environment can reveal which […] The post Fantasy football bad beats to worry about: Drake London, Terry McLaurin and more appeared first on ClutchPo...

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley does a bit of gloating after Dontayvion Wicks’ huge Week 1

The Philadelphia Eagles escaped Week 1 with a 24-22 win over the Washington Commanders, and Saquon Barkley had every reason to gloat about Dontayvion Wicks. The new Eagles receiver delivered in his debut, giving Philadelphia another weapon when the offense needed one. Barkley had already seen the signs in practice. After the game, he made […] The post Eagles’ Saquon Barkley does a bit of gloating after Dontayvion Wicks’ huge Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NFL Should Bring Back the Pro Bowl, for Braden Mann

The Eagles beat the Commanders 24-22 on Sunday evening, and I’m not sure it would’ve happened without punter Braden Mann. He was so damn good. To recap quickly: Mann punted 7 times for 361 gross yards (51.6 gross average) and 308 net yards (44.0 net average). His long for the night was 64 yards, and […] The post The NFL Should Bring Back the Pro Bowl, for Braden Mann appeared first on Crossing Broad .