Commanders run game lets Heinicke be himself and win games
November 28, 2022 GMTWhen the subject of Taylor Heinicke 's quarterback play came up after the latest Washington Commanders win, coach Ron Rivera summed it up pretty succinctly.
Colts change QBs, try to change direction against Commanders
October 27, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (3-4) at INDIANAPOLIS (3-3-1)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, FOX
BETTING LINE: Colts by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Commanders hope to do more with Carson Wentz at quarterback
August 24, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON COMMANDERS (7-10)
New faces: QB Carson Wentz, OG Andrew Norwell, OG Trai Turner, rookie RB Brian Robinson Jr., rookie WR Jahan Dotson, rookie DL Phidarian Mathis, rookie QB Sam Howell, DE Efe Obada.
Washington beats Giants on Gibson TD run, McCain’s 2 INTs
January 9, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After a final month marred by COVID-19 issues, a fight on the field, a tragic automobile accident involving a passenger in a car driven by a fellow player and a losing streak, the Washington Football Team had something to feel good about after its last game.
Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution
December 27, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Washington rookie linebacker Jamin Davis is inactive against the Dallas Cowboys after reporting to team doctors with possible COVID-19 symptoms before the game.
The club said there wasn't enough time to process a COVID-19 test for Davis before the 90-minute deadline prior to games for reporting inactive players.
Eagles, depleted Washington battle for wild-card positioning
December 17, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (6-7) at PHILADELPHIA (6-7)
Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST, Fox
BETTING LINE: Eagles by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Third-down woes continue to haunt Raiders in critical losses
December 6, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A stagnant offense that continues to struggle on third downs and failed to score its first touchdown until four minutes into the fourth quarter led to the Las Vegas Raiders losing for the fourth time in five games on Sunday.
Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention
November 30, 2021 GMTAfter four consecutive losses going into the bye week, Ron Rivera recalculated how Washington could win games.
The recipe involved running the ball, controlling the clock and shortening games.
Chargers find a way to rally, close out in Staley’s debut
September 13, 2021 GMTThe Brandon Staley era has started with something the Los Angeles Chargers were not able to do the past two seasons: win a close game after experiencing adversity.
Sunday's 20-16 victory over the Washington Football Team was especially satisfying considering the Chargers were 7-16 in one-score games in 2019 and '20 after making the postseason in 2018.
The perfect tweet: Bird is the word at Washington’s camp
August 5, 2021 GMTASHBURN, Va. (AP) — It was a race to the end zone between Washington's offense and a small bird walking on the sideline.
The offense reached the goal line first, but the bird is the star of training camp this week.
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
December 27, 2020 GMTDwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury...
Haskins to start for Washington vs. Seattle with Smith out
December 18, 2020 GMTASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Dwayne Haskins is set to start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Seattle because starter Alex Smith is out with a right calf injury...
Smith, Washington in 1st after Thanksgiving win over Cowboys
November 27, 2020 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Alex Smith has Washington at least temporarily in first place in the NFC East after winning on Thanksgiving for the first time, two years after a planned holiday showing was wrecked by the quarterback's career-threatening leg injury...