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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Dan Quinn could lose his Commanders reprieve if the locker room quits on him

Head coach Dan Quinn could lose his Washington Commanders reprieve if the locker room quits on him this season.

Trent Williams’ Commanders snub adds an edge to their prime-time upset bid

Trent Williams forgets that he ever played for the Washington Commanders, which adds some spice before their prime-time clash with the San Francisco 49ers.

Rachaad White’s expanded Commanders role comes with an urgent demand

Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White could have an expanded role in Week 6 with Jacory Croskey-Merritt out of the lineup.

Five Washington Commanders players key to beating San Francisco 49ers

The Commanders have emerged from the New York Giants mess intact. The fallout from the end-of-game blunder that allowed the clock to run out within field-goal range and result in a shocking 27-27...

Sam Cosmi must channel his anger to keep Commanders' Jayden Daniels upright

Washington Commanders' standout right guard Sam Cosmi has an underrated, but key role to play in a vital matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

Sonny Styles faces the 49ers matchup Commanders drafted him to solve

Washington Commanders' rookie linebacker Sonny Styles can be the most important player in Week 6 against the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers.

Commanders: If Washington beats SF, “it’ll be because Jayden went off”

The Daily Slop – 18 October 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...

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Two Washington Commanders fined for infractions vs. New York Giants

Washington Commanders edge rusher Dorance Armstrong and cornerback Amik Robertson were fined for actions stemming from a Week 5 27-27 draw with the New York Giants. That information was announced...

Washington Commanders won’t face Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in NFL Week 8

The Eagles are reportedly moving quarterback Jalen Hurts to injured reserve, according to ESPN/NFL Network, meaning he’s sure to miss the Commanders’ rematch with Philadelphia in Week 8. Hurts has...

How Commanders can keep run game going without Bill Croskey-Merritt

Bill Croskey-Merritt isn’t a true feature back, but there’s no doubt that he’s the primary Commanders rusher.   He has taken 57% of carries by running backs through five games and leads his...

Commanders RB Croskey-Merritt out vs. 49ers with groin injury

Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt won't play Monday against San Francisco because of a groin injury, coach Dan Quinn said.

Dan Quinn: Jayden Daniels has shown growth and there’s an elevated presence about him

It’s Monday Night Football week for the Washington Commanders so we’ve got practice and pressers on a Saturday! Dan Quinn spoke with reporters after today’s chilly practice and gave some updates...

Commanders vs. 49ers Saturday injury report: Bill Croskey-Merritt out

Running back Bill Croskey-Merritt didn’t practice all week due to a groin injury and won’t be available to play the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Head coach Dan Quinn ruled him out during...

Jordan Magee nears Commanders return with more to prove and less room to hide

Washington Commanders linebacker Jordan Magee is nearing a return with more to prove and less room to hide.

Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers Week 6: Five Questions with Niners Nation

It’s week 6 of the NFL season and the 1-3-1 Washington Commanders will be facing a 5-0 San Francisco 49ers team on the road at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA this coming Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET....

Commanders News: Great turnover margin; 3rd downs & penalties, not so much

The Daily Slop – 17 October 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...

Daronte Jones sees a simple fix for Commanders' costly second-half fade

Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones sees a simple fix for the Washington Commanders' costly second-half slumps.

Dan Quinn owning Commanders failure gives Jayden Daniels a cause to rally behind

Dan Quinn owning the Washington Commanders' overtime failure was not lost on third-year quarterback Jayden Daniels.

7 Commanders players caught in concerning mismatches against the 49ers

There are several concerning mismatches the Washington Commanders have to overcome against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Dan Quinn, hot seats & 18%: Commanders fan reaction to the Giants tie

A child of the last millennium When I was a young kid — near the middle part of the 20th century — we didn’t have the Super Bowl. The NFL’s championship game wasn’t officially called the Super...

Friday, October 16, 2026
Commanders vs. 49ers Friday injury report: Stefon Diggs back at practice

Stefon Diggs returned to Commanders practice on Friday in a limited capacity, a positive step towards possibly playing in Monday night’s game against the host San Francisco 49ers. We’re still a...

Stefon Diggs edges closer to giving Commanders a stronger hand in prime time

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs made a timely return to practice ahead of Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers.

We may never know full story of Commanders end-of-game events vs. Giants

Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough was the latest in a line of players and coaches to talk about that Week 5 tie with the Giants where the clock was unfathomably allowed to run out...

David Blough takes blame for Commanders blunder that went beyond Dan Quinn

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough took blame for the infamous Week 5 blunder that went beyond Dan Quinn.

David Blough: It falls on me…I’m the leader of the unit

The Washington Commanders are preparing for a Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers, but still getting asked about the finish to last week’s game against the Giants. This is...

Nick Cross’ return could restore some backbone to faltering Commanders' defense

Veteran safety Nick Cross’ expected return against the San Francisco 49ers could restore some backbone to a faltering Washington Commanders' defense.

Chig Okonkwo’s breakout leaves Commanders needing more than a one-week flash

Dynamic tight end Chig Okonkwo’s breakout against the New York Giants leaves the Washington Commanders needing more than a one-week flash.

Commanders News: Can Washington’s defense stop George Kittle?

The Daily Slop – 16 October 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...

Brian Thomas Jr. rumors shouldn't lure Commanders away from their priority

The Washington Commanders are being named among the potential trade suitors for wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., which would be a mistake.

Stats and Snaps – NFL Week 5: Giants @ Commanders

I count myself among the more optimistic Washington Football fans since Josh Harris took over ownership from the Shrek villain. Nevertheless, last Sunday’s failure to beat the Giants strained my...

Jayden Daniels just proved why he's the leader Commanders need right now

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels proved why he's the leader this team needs right now.

Washington Commanders vs. Niners on MNF Week 6: 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 into...

7 Commanders letdowns whose struggles are costing the team too much

The Washington Commanders need more from their letdowns to pick up some positive results as pressure builds.

Commanders’ Dan Quinn is clearly on the hot seat amid 3-13-1 stretch

Quinn may be running out of time.

Commanders S Nick Cross full participant in Thurs practice – All aTwitter

All aTwitter -16 October 2026 We follow Twitter so you don’t have to The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a detailed or quirky look, through the unique lens of Twitter, at the Commanders,...

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daniels addresses teammates on OT gaffe, vows 'it'll never happen again'

Jayden Daniels addressed his Commanders teammates, once more blaming himself for the end-of-overtime debacle against the Giants and vowed it won't happen again.

Commanders vs. 49ers Thursday injury report: Bill Croskey-Merritt not practicing

Commanders running back Bill Croskey-Merritt had his best game of this early season on Sunday, turning in 82 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries. His high per carry average was boosted by an...

Jayden Daniels showed real leadership in latest remarks on Commanders tie

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels stood before his teammates this week and addressed the end-of-game disaster that resulted in a 27-27 draw with the New York Giants.   His message was simple....

Jayden Daniels takes blame for Commanders' embarrassing gaffe vs. Giants: 'It was a failure'

Daniels defended Dan Quinn on Thursday and shouldered full responsibility for Washington letting the clock run out in field goal range

Trey Amos won't get a soft landing on his expected Commanders return

Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos won't get a soft landing if he makes his long-awaited return in Week 6.

More Commanders losses could put a season-altering sell-off on Adam Peters’ radar

More Washington Commanders losses could put a season-altering sell-off on general manager Adam Peters’ radar before the trade deadline.

Dan Quinn: “We’ve turned the page from Sunday.”

The Washington Commanders visit the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football this week. That means their normal practice schedule has been pushed back a day, and they are hitting the fields in...

Washington Commanders open practice window for reserve linebacker on IR

Jordan Magee is getting back to practice. That’s a plus for the Commanders, who formally opened his 21-day window to return off injured reserve. He was placed on IR following a hamstring strain...

Deatrich Wise Jr. proved he can still give Commanders a much-needed edge

Deatrich Wise Jr. proved he can still give the Washington Commanders a much-needed edge despite being out for more than a year.

Firing Dan Quinn now could leave the Commanders with an even bigger mess

If the Washington Commanders fired head coach Dan Quinn in-season, it could leave them in an even bigger mess.

Commanders – Adam Peters doing well, after a bit of a ‘learning curve’

The Daily Slop – 15 October 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 and Dan Quinn must unite before Commanders’ season slips away

Quarterback Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn must put on a united front before the Washington Commanders’ season slips away.

How Art Monk reshaped the receiver position before the league caught up

The Washington Commanders franchise has placed four wide receivers in the NFL Hall of Fame. The most recent honoree — Art Monk — helped redefine the position as well as the team's entire culture.

Predicting the Commanders’ next five games as another season threatens to unravel

Predicting the Washington Commanders' next five games after their major blunder against the New York Giants leaves head coach Dan Quinn in peril.

Commanders Film Session: How Jayden Daniels powered Washington in his return

Jayden Daniels’ return to the lineup against the New York Giants was nothing short of impressive. While his legs helped keep Washington’s offense afloat, accounting for 103 rushing yards and two...

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