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With Chase Young and Montez Sweat gone, it provides a big opportunity for Casey Toohill, James Smith Williams and Efe Obada as they will get plenty of snaps at defensive end.  Rookie ends KJ Henry and Andre Jones, Jr are also expected to get some playing time as well for Jack Del Rio’s defense Offensively, OC Eric Bieniemy said he knows the team needs to run more.  He wants to get his back more he...

The Cool Down: MORE sacks for the defense without Chase Young and Montez Sweat? Back to back BIG games for Sam Howell? Actually running the ball?! BOLD predictions and your final game score here in the Cool Down.

The Game - Amongst all the excitement with the NFL trade deadline, you'd be forgiven if you forgot we had a game this Sunday. The Washington Commanders head up to face the New England Patriots. Can the Commanders right the ship or has this season already set sail?

The Warm Up - It's done. The Washington Commanders have dealt both Chase Young and Montez Sweat. What will the defense look like without either starting defensive end? Could they be even better? CASEY TOOHILL takes over!

It's not surprising but certainly shocking, if that makes any sense. Former #2 overall pick Chase Young was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a 3rd round pick in 2024. Montez Sweat, a first round pick in 2019 was dealt to the Chicago Bears for a 2nd round pick in 2024. We break down the trades, who is in charge and making these trades, what it means for Washington this season and of course how...

The Washington Commanders once again lose another close one to the Philadelphia Eagles 38-31. The defense couldn’t stop anyone. Is it finally time for some coaching changes? Why does this team, with 6 first rounders, continue to give up 30+ points? When do we start seeing some accountability? The Eagles could not be stopped unless they stopped themselves. If not for fumbling twice inside the 10 ya...

Why does this team, with 6 first rounders, continue to give up 30+ points?  When do we start seeing some accountability? The Eagles could not be stopped unless they stopped themselves.  If not for fumbling twice inside the 10 yard line, they could have scored 50+ points.  AJ Brown once again dominated and Jalen Hurts could stand back and do whatever he wanted. However, on offense the game plan cha...

Philadelphia is obviously a juggernaut. Washington will have to play their best if they want to upset the Eagles. Mike laid out plenty of scenarios in which this could happen but he is picking Philly to dominate Washington. Again. So much more in this game preview. Let’s gooooooo!

Cody Barton and Saahdiq Charles are both out against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Washington Commanders will elevate Jabril Cox for the game. Who gets the start in their place? Plus Ron Rivera talks trade deadline. This and more on your Daily Commanders Update for 27 October!

We very briefly discuss injury updates from today and who might be playing center Sunday against Philadelphia and also who will wear the green dot with Cody Barton likely out. The Jason Campbell interview was fascinating.  He was very open and honest about his career in Washington and how difficult it was once Joe Gibbs retired.  He often thinks about what might have been if Joe didn’t walk away a...

Double digit sack total against Sam Howell? Jacoby Brissett siting? Jahan Dotson catches everything? More Chase Young sacks to boost his value? BOLD predictions here in the Cool Down. Maybe even one of us picks the upset victory!

he Philadelphia Eagles come to face the Washington Commanders for round two of the division rivalry. Last time the Commanders held their own. Will this game be a repeat or will the Eagles show why they are tops in the NFC at the expense of the Commanders?

To trade or not to trade, that is the question. Ref the District thinks it has the answers on how Washington's front office should handle this year's trade deadline.

The Washington Commanders are 3-4.  After losing 2 of your last 3 to two of the worst teams in football, you start looking at tanking, or trades, or firing coaches.  Rumors have started swirling about Chase Young and Montez Sweat.  Will either of them be traded?  Maybe one or both will get a contract extension. We also take a look at the snap counts against the New York Giants.  There were some cu...

There wasn’t a lot of positives from a game in which Washington should have dominated.  Chase Young was good.  Terry McLaurin was good.  Maybe even Kam Curl was good.  But did anyone stand out? The list of people who belong on the bad list is pretty long.  From the top, Ron Rivera and Eric Bieniemy down to long snapper Cameron Cheeseman, not much went right for the Commanders. We break it down ful...

The Commanders offense was not good.  In the first half the longest drive they had was only 4 plays and once again found themselves down 14-0.  Sam Howell was sacked 5 times against a team that came into the game with 5 sacks all season. Defense was a little better but still allowed the Giants to score 14 points.  Tyrod Taylor managed the offense well and kept the ball moving.  But in the 2nd half...

Washington broke their 3 game losing streak last week by picking off Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder 3 times in route to a 24-16 victory. They look to keep the momentum going when they take on the New York Giants. The Giants on the other hand are in total disarray. Their offensive line is in shambles and quarterback Daniel Jones will most likely not play. Their defense is in the Bottom 3 in mos...

Before getting to Matt Simms, Nathan & Stoner give updates on injuries for both the Washington Commanders and New York Giants heading into Sunday’s game at Met Life stadium in New Jersey. They also talk about Stoner’s Power Rankings and how he moved the Philadelphia Eagles all the way to #8 on his list.  Is this justified? Matt Simms from Simms Complete on the Bleav Network joined to talk abou...

The New York Giants can’t stop the run.  They average giving up 147.5 yards per game on the ground.  While the narrative is out there that Washington’s O-line can’t run block, they actually average 4.3 yards per carry which is 11th in the league.  The problem is they don’t run enough.  They average about 21 carries per game which is 30th in the league.  They need to run more. On the other side of...

Brian Robinson cracks 150 yards rushing? Jahan Dotson touchdown in a bounce back game? Sam Howell in a clean pocket? Okay, that one might be too bold. Ref the District goes over all their BOLD predictions and their game scores.

The Washington Commanders were able to hold on the road for a victory in week 6. Can they best the New York Giants at home to start a winning streak? Ref the District goes over their chances and why they think Brian Robinson is THE key to victory.

The Washington Commanders take on the New York Giants in Week 7 NFL Action. Who will emerge victorious?

Sam Howell is at the top of the charts in sack total, but that didn't stop him from topping this QB stat this week. Phidarian Mathis hints at his return. Who will he replace on this stud defensive line? And the NFL takes a look at the head coach hiring system. Can that impact the Commanders if they look to move on from Ron Rivera? This and more on your Daily Commanders Update.

Atlanta had a 5 game home winning streak dating back to last year and Desmond Ridder had not lost at home dating all the way back to college.  However, Washington used a resilient defensive effort and forced 3 interceptions on their way to ending their own 3 game losing streak. For the first time this year the special teams played an important role.  Jamison Crowder had a big punt return and Tress...

Washington jumped out to a 17-10 first half lead as Sam Howell threw 2 touchdown passes.  Antonio Gibson and Curtis Samuel caught the passes as the Commanders had only their 2nd halftime lead of the season. The second half was a struggle.  And somehow the beleaguered Washington defense stood tall and intercepted Falcons 2nd year quarterback Desmond Ridder 3 times and outscored them 7-6 to hold on...