Commanders’ keys vs. Eagles: Contain Jalen Hurts, establish the run
Washington has been a team of extremes, starting fast with a dynamic offense one week but coming out flat and faltering behind a streaky defense the next.
By Nicki JhabvalaCarson Wentz’s path from Philly to D.C. says a lot about the modern NFL
The three trades that have defined his career — moving him from college to the Eagles to the Colts to the Commanders — were powered by aggressive roster-building.
By Sam FortierCommanders Chief Operating Officer Greg Resh to leave the organization
Greg Resh joins a lengthy list of executives who have recently left the team.
By Nicki JhabvalaCurtis Samuel, healthy again, adds a spark to the Commanders’ offense
Samuel, who was injured throughout 2021, has been a strong contributor to Washington's offense so far this season.
By Nicki JhabvalaKam Curl returns to practice, giving a boost to the Commanders’ defense
Curl, who hurt his thumb during Washington’s preseason game against Kansas City, had never before missed time with an injury.
By Sam FortierAfter ‘wild ride’ in Philly, Carson Wentz prepares for his former team
Wentz has never faced the Eagles, the team that drafted him No. 2 and traded him after the 2020 season.
By Nicki JhabvalaCommanders place Chase Roullier on IR, add center Nick Martin
Roullier hurt his knee in Washington's loss in Detroit Sunday, and Martin could serve as a backup or start at center in his absence.
By Nicki JhabvalaWho’s to blame for the Commanders’ defense? There are plenty of culprits.
Washington's defense gave up big plays against the Lions, and Coach Ron Rivera on Monday pointed out mistakes across every facet.
By Nicki JhabvalaHail or Fail: Offense comes alive, but special teams, defense let Commanders down
Washington couldn’t contain wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in its Week 2 loss to the Lions.
By Scott AllenChunk plays keep taking a bite out of the Commanders
Explosive plays burned Washington in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Lions.
By Sam FortierA bad day for the Commanders’ offensive line got even worse at the end
Washington's line, usually a strength, struggled. Then center Chase Roullier left with an injury.
By Sam FortierThe Commanders’ defense faltered in Detroit. Even worse? It never adjusted.
Not long ago, Washington had a top-five defense. How times have changed.
By Barry SvrlugaAfter brutal first half, Commanders rally but fall short in Detroit
Washington couldn't do anything right early and trailed 22-0 at halftime. It responded with four second-half scores, but they weren't enough.
By Nicki JhabvalaFour takeaways from the Commanders’ 36-27 loss to the Lions
Carson Wentz and the Commanders lost to the Lions after a 22-0 halftime deficit proved too large to overcome.
By Scott AllenArmani Rogers hit a ceiling as a college QB — but not yet as a Commanders TE
A standout dual-threat quarterback at UNLV and Ohio, Rogers has embraced his role at a new position in Washington.
By Nicki JhabvalaAs Detroit gets the hype, Washington sees an opportunity
From matching the Lions' aggression, to handling their skill players, to flying under the radar as they shoot for a 2-0 start to the season, here are Sunday's keys for the Commanders.
By Sam FortierThe Commanders’ offense isn’t all new. But sometimes, it looks that way.
Washington’s third-year offensive coordinator, Scott Turner, has the personnel to do more with his offense this season.
By Nicki JhabvalaThe Commanders could start 6-1? The Commanders could start 6-1!
The Commanders beat the Jaguars in Week 1. Now the preposterous possibilities appear. (Just don't look ahead.)
By Barry SvrlugaCarson Wentz held up well against the blitz in Week 1 — but more are coming
The Jaguars blitzed at a rate around league average in Week 1. The Lions, Washington's Week 2 opponent, are another story.
By Sam FortierCommanders’ Brian Robinson Jr. back at practice after shooting, surgery
The rookie running back was shot in an attempted armed robbery Aug. 28. He is on the non-football injury list and ineligible to play until at least Week 5.
By Nicki Jhabvala