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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Commanders tickets 2026-27: Best games to see, prices, schedule release & more

Here's how you can get tickets to every Washington Commanders game in the 2026-27 season.

Will the Commanders get off to a fast start in ‘26? – survey

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Commanders fans and fans across the country. Now that the season is...

The Washington Commanders release Week 1 depth chart

The Washington Commanders have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 regular season. They released their intial (and unofficial) one before the first preseason game, but this is...

Jayden Daniels doesn't need MVP season to give Commanders what they crave

Third-year quarterback Jayden Daniels doesn't need an NFL MVP season to give the Washington Commanders what they crave.

NFL Power Rankings: Commanders have lots of questions to answer in Year 3

The Washington Commanders are entering a critical offseason in 2026, and needed an infusion of youth, talent, and some luck as they try to bounce back from a 5-12 season. The second year of Adam...

Van Jefferson return stalls Commanders rookie's early push for recognition

The Washington Commanders' decision to bring back Van Jefferson Jr. onto the practice squad could stall Jaden Bradley's push for recognition.

Commanders' Tyler Owens is chasing much more than special-teams glory

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones may be turning athletic safety Tyler Owens into an unlikely breakout star.

Future Hogs – Week 1: College football players who could help the Commanders

The first week of the college football season is in the books, so it’s time for Future Hogs. This is a series of articles during the college football season that looks at draft-eligible players...

Christian Gonzalez deal pours salt into Ron Rivera’s deepest Commanders wound

Christian Gonzalez's record-setting extension poured salt into Ron Rivera's deepest Washington Commanders wound.

What are the odds? Commanders open as big road underdogs against Eagles

The Washington Commanders are entering Year 3 of the Adam Peters/Dan Quinn/Jayden Daniels era, and they kick it off with a pair of road games against division rivals. The Philadelphia Eagles are...

Commanders just got a massive Week 2 boost without breaking sweat

The Washington Commanders won't have to deal with Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Smith when the two rivals clash in Week 2.

NFC East roundtable: QB factors, best newcomers and other keys to who will win the division

Our reporters discuss what needs to go right for the Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders and Giants in 2026.

2026 NFL coach hot seat tiers: Zac Taylor, Dan Quinn among those feeling the heat

Ahead of the season, we assess where every coach lands on the hot seat scale

Washington Commanders at the Eagles in Week 1 – Inside the Matchup

Back in June and early July, HH veteran writer, Bill-in-Bangkok, offered a week-by-week preview via the 5 O’Clock Club of the Washington Commanders regular season schedule for 2026. As we roll...

Commanders news: Optimism rises with healthier roster for Philly trip

The Daily Slop – 8 September 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC...

Adam Peters proves his Commanders roster mastery with perfect contingency plan

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters proved his roster mastery with the signing of wide receiver Van Jefferson Jr. to the practice squad.

7 Commanders cut candidates who cannot afford a wrong step in 2026

Which potential Washington Commanders cut candidates cannot afford to take a wrong step during the 2026 campaign?

Monday, September 7, 2026
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles 2026: Everything you need to know for the Week 1 game

The Washington Commanders visit the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 of the 2026/’27 NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, September 8th. Washington opens the season as road underdogs...

Dan Quinn: Full participation in practice today; trending in right direction for Week 1

Dan Quinn is back for his weekly “Tell the Truth Mondays” as the team begins their official Week 1 preparations. The season opener is in Philadelphia this year, and they’re visiting last season’s...

Washington Commanders name team captains for 2026 NFL season

The Commanders announced their team captains on Monday afternoon, but in a way that Dan Quinn don’t normally do. Quinn announces captains each week but instead brought up captains for the season,...

Tyler’s Take: Washington Commanders defense will be the key to success

We have talked ad nauseam about the Washington Commanders surrounding quarterback Jayden Daniels with the necessary talent for him to be able to remove the Superman cape heading into Year 3. That...

Commanders news: The Athletic writes off Commanders’ season before it starts

The Daily Slop – 7 September 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC...

The Athletic stupidly writes off Commanders’ season before it starts

The Daily Slop – 7 September 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC...

8 Commanders firmly on the hot seat entering crucial 2026 season

Which Washington Commanders find themselves firmly on the hot seat entering a critical 2026 campaign?

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Watch LSU fans loudly boo Jayden Daniels’ name during win over Clemson

The Baton Rouge faithful weren't too pleased to see their former QB on the scoreboard during Saturday night's game.

Commanders mailbag: Daronte Jones, David Blough, Adam Peters’ gran plan

The NFL spends the entire summer building up to the regular season, with training camps and preseason games leading up to initial 53-man roster construction at the roster cut deadline.   Then...

FanSided experts hand Marcus Mariota lofty label after shaky Commanders season

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is still labeled a high-ceiling backup despite his shaky performances last season.

Mike Tomlin casts a looming shadow over Dan Quinn's Commanders future

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is facing more speculation about his future, with Mike Tomlin's availability at the forefront.

Outrageous Stefon Diggs trade theory gives Commanders fans every right to scoff

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs was touted as a potential trade candidate this season, which is simply laughable right now.

It took one game for Texas standout to crash the Commanders' draft radar

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo left a Week 1 mark that should not go unnoticed by the Washington Commanders.

Rachaad White bet on himself; will it pay off for the Commanders?

The Daily Slop – 6 September 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC...

Jayden Daniels just received the respect his harshest critics won't give him

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels just received the respect that his harshest critics won't give him.

10 Commanders facing what could be their last stand in Washington

Which Washington Commanders players could be embarking on their final season with the club in 2026?

Gear Up for the Washington Commanders 2026 Season!

The NFL season is about to kick off, and the Washington Commanders are back to try to wipe the memory of the 2025 season from everyone’s minds. The team has retooled, reset, and recalibrated for...

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Commanders debate: How secure is Washington coach Dan Quinn’s job status?

I started writing an analysis on Sunday morning stating that Commanders head coach Dan Quinn’s job status is in some jeopardy — I despise the term “hot seat” — before ever playing a meaningful...

Rachaad White's high-stakes Commanders bet leaves no room for failure

Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White bet on himself this offseason, and he better be right.

Commanders fan anxiety spikes over O-Line skill & depth – survey results

Fans are concerned As the Washington Commanders prepare to kick off the 2026 NFL campaign, the collective mood of the fan base is suspended somewhere between fragile optimism and overwhelming...

Daronte Jones has perfect antidote to make Commanders' cornerback flaw irrelevant

Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has the perfect antidote to make the Washington Commanders' cornerback flaw irrelevant.

Commanders fans may have forgotten what Dorance Armstrong can still become

Washington Commanders fans may have forgotten what Dorance Armstrong Jr. can still become, but now he must prove it.

Commanders News: Jayden Daniels is ready to remind everyone who he is

The Daily Slop – 5 September 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC...

How a 1988 Honda Prelude and a pet python named Goldie Gambino shaped a future Commanders DC

From living in his car to various college offices, Washington defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has paid his dues.

Zach Ertz could seal a storybook reunion with bitter Commanders twist

Former Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz could be set for a storybook reunion with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Announcing the winner of the 2026 Washington Commanders Roster Prediction Contest!

We began a long journey together back on March 11, when CB Amik Robertson was the first veteran free agent signed by the Commanders in 2026. The roster building continued at a fast pace, with the...

Friday, September 4, 2026
Ben Sinnott takes aim at Kliff Kingsbury before last Commanders chance arrives

Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott took aim at previous offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury before his last chance arrives.

What to expect from Sonny Styles, Commanders draft class in 2026 season

The Washington Commanders’ NFL draft class has been working within the organization for months now. The selections have immersed themselves in the organizational culture, strength and conditioning...

Steve Smith gives Luke McCaffrey priceless validation after Commanders reprieve

Prolific former wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. laid out precisely why Luke McCaffrey remains on the Washington Commanders roster.

Commanders' inevitable move could signal the end for Drake Jackson

The Washington Commanders have released edge rusher Drake Jackson with an injury settlement, which could signal the end of his NFL career.

Want to join our Hogs Haven ‘26 season predictions? Submit your picks!

It’s an annual tradition at Hogs Haven for writers and contributors to make season predictions between the end of preseason and Week 1 — and then we (usually) publish an article at the end of the...

Washington’s front seven could be backbone of the 2026 Commanders

Washington’s defense has been the Commanders’ demise in Dan Quinn’s tenure two years in, but the 2026 unit should bring fans a different level of optimism. The front seven especially has a chance...

Adam Peters reveals the looming price behind Commanders' cap restraint

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters revealed the looming price behind the team's offseason salary-cap restraint.

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