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LOVERRO: Eagles just set high bar for NFL contenders -- including Commanders
Sometimes the standard is talent, and Philadelphia, with the best roster in the NFL, has set that standard. It's the one Washington should aspire to now.
Commanders' Daniels a near-unanimous choice for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Jayden Daniels was a near-unanimous choice for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after helping the Washington Commanders win 12 games.
Commanders' Jayden Daniels named Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year on Thursday, surprising no one who followed the dual-threat passer during his dynamic first season.
Former Commanders coach Rivera returns to alma mater Cal
Former NFL head coach Ron Rivera is looking to head back to college to work at his alma mater.
NFL players' union boss: 'No one wants to play an 18th game'
An 18-game NFL regular season isn't a slam dunk.
Myles Garrett to Washington? Analysts see Commanders as trade contenders
The Washington Commanders are early favorites in the Myles Garrett sweepstakes after the Cleveland Browns' perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate requested a trade on Monday. For the first time in years, the District looks like an attractive trade destination for one of the NFL's top stars.
LOVERRO: Harris needs more than winner's edge to land a District stadium for Commanders
I think if owner Josh Harris had answered the question of the future of the Commanders name at his press conference Monday by saying, "We're just going to call the team 'the Jayden Daniels,'" more fans would have welcomed that than the news that there were no plans to change the name from Commanders.
Owner Josh Harris says Commanders name here to stay
The late adopters in the Washington football fan base will need to adapt: Team owner Josh Harris said Monday that the Commanders' name is here to stay.
Jackson, Allen, Daniels to skip Pro Bowl Games
Baltimore's Lamar Jackson, Buffalo's Josh Allen and Washington's Jayden Daniels won't be participating in the Pro Bowl Games this week.
Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to stick with Commanders despite interest from Saints
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is sticking around for another season with quarterback Jayden Daniels. The play-caller will not interview for a head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints.
Architects propose timber-based RFK Stadium design as demolition approaches for old site
Demolition is set to begin this week at the rusting, 63-year-old RFK Stadium in the Northeast corner of the District. While city officials are pushing to renovate the site, at least one architectural firm has published its apparently unsolicited vision for a new stadium on the campus.
Jayden Daniels trading cards explode in value after dynamic rookie season
Nobody had a better rookie season in the NFL this year than Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The trading card market has pounced on the charismatic dual-threat passer after he led the Commanders to a pair of upset playoff victories.
Get ready, football fans, for the 'tush push' Super Bowl
If the conference championships are any indication, some of the highest drama in the Super Bowl in New Orleans in two weeks could come on the tush push perfected by the Philadelphia Eagles and decrypted by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Commanders balance sour season finale with bright future: 'Looking forward to the years to come'
It was a bittersweet Monday at the Washington Commanders' practice facility. Players and coaches celebrated a season highlighted by the team's first NFC championship appearance in 33 years while acknowledging the disappointment over Sunday's blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
LOVERRO: Daniels can do it all, but that doesn't mean he should have to
Let us go back to a time when no one was using words like playoffs and NFC championship game in conversations about the Washington Commanders -- certainly not first-year coach Dan Quinn.
Hurts, Barkley rush for 3 TDs each, lead Eagles over Washington, earn trip to Super Bowl
Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia's first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Commanders' season ends in blowout fashion against rival Eagles in NFC championship
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't summon up enough late-game magic to overcome three fumbles from his receivers and running backs and a handful of back-breaking red-zone penalties by Washington's defense.
Commanders face flocks of raucous Eagles fans ahead of NFC championship in Philadelphia
The notoriously intense fans of the Eagles have brought their trademark enthusiasm to Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders.
The Washington Commanders once ruled an entire region. After years of struggle, the joy has returned
The images are still vivid. Still alive. Still fresh.
Eagles castoffs look for retribution with Commanders in NFC championship game
A pair of offseason trades ensured that this season's Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders squads would be forever linked. Sunday's NFC championship game between the division rivals serves as a moment of retribution for a few members of the District's upstart squad. Washington's practice facility is littered with Philadelphia castoffs.
Sainristil is the other standout rookie fueling Commanders' long playoff run
Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders rookie everyone is talking about in the playoffs, and with good reason. However, he is not the only member of their 2024 draft class responsible for going on this run.
Come up smiling: Hard hits no match for Jayden Daniels, NFL's charismatic new star
When opposing defenders hit rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels so hard that they make him leave his feet, or knock his helmet off, or roll up on his legs, he can't help but flash a million-dollar smile. And why wouldn't he?
Allen, Barkley, Burrow, Goff, Jackson named AP NFL MVP finalists
Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award.
'Job's not done': Commanders' vets reflect on unlikely postseason run after years of mediocrity
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin spoke in front of a unique backdrop on Wednesday for the first time in his career -- one proudly marking Sunday's NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles.
LOVERRO: Unwanted in Philadelphia? Harris might do well to focus all his efforts in Washington
A plane pulling a banner above Lincoln Financial Field read, "Josh Harris. Go Away. XOXO. Philly Chinatown," a reaction to his plans to build a private arena for his NBA team near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
Record ticket prices reported for NFC championship game
Sunday's NFC title game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles is the hottest ticket in the country, according to several online marketplaces.
Allen looks to break through in fourth playoff matchup with Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs will host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the AFC title game on Sunday night for the fourth postseason matchup between the QBs in the past five seasons.
Commanders reunite with ref Shawn Hochuli one month after crew's clock-stopping call
Shawn Hochuli will officiate Sunday's NFC title game between Washington and Philadelphia a month after his crew's call almost doomed the Commanders' chances against the New Orleans Saints.
Sportsbooks shift Eagles-Commanders odds more in Philadelphia's favor
The Washington Commanders are now even bigger underdogs for Sunday's NFC title game in Philadelphia against the Eagles. After opening as 4.5-point favorites, the Eagles are favored by six points at most sportsbooks.
Where in the world is Dan Snyder? Far, far away from the Commanders' postseason run
The Washington Commanders are headed to the NFC championship game for the first time in a generation, and Dan Snyder -- who owned the franchise for 24 mediocre years -- is nowhere to be seen.
Commanders roll into the NFC title game against Eagles after forcing five Lions turnovers
For the past month, the Washington Commanders were living on the edge, and that life was good. Now they're facing Philadelphia in the NFC championship game on Sunday after rolling over Detroit.
Not a dream: Commanders' 'surreal' NFC Championship run reignites long-suffering fanbase
Washington Commanders fans aren't dreaming, and they haven't been magically transported back to 1992, when Michael Jackson's "Black or White" and Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" dominated the airwaves.
Commanders guard Sam Cosmi tears ACL against Lions, will miss remainder of season
Washington Commanders guard Sam Cosmi tore his ACL and will not play in next week's NFC Championship game, coach Dan Quinn said Sunday.
LOVERRO: Believe it, anything is possible
The Washington Commanders had given fans plenty of early-season reasons to be optimistic, but this?
Jayden Daniels leads Commanders over top-seeded Lions to reach NFC title game
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington's dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
McLaurin thriving for Commanders with Daniels at quarterback
When the Washington Commanders had to have it -- fourth down, trailing in the fourth quarter of a playoff game -- Jayden Daniels found Terry McLaurin in the end zone for a touchdown.
Lions guard Zeitler out, linebacker Wagner to suit up for Commanders
The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night.
New-look Commanders give fans something to believe in
After the Washington Commanders posted their best regular-season record since 1991 and recorded their first playoff win in 19 years, local fans are starting to believe again.
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral OCD moment
A national television audience watched Zane Gonzalez adjust his socks on the sideline and fix his hair multiple times before putting his helmet on and taking the field to kick the winning field goal in an NFL playoff game Sunday night.
Fans should expect sticker shock as Commanders-Lions ticket prices reach record levels
The Washington Commanders' playoff matchup with the Detroit Lions on Saturday night at Ford Field is the hottest ticket in the country.
Commanders' unlikely turnaround turns coordinators into head coach candidates
While rookie sensation Jayden Daniels learned how to be an NFL quarterback, Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt was figuring out how to be a professional play-caller.
Lions bring one of NFL's best rushing attack into game against Commanders
The Detroit Lions were built to run.
Daniels accomplishes a feat last done by Slinging Sammy Baugh in 1937
Jayden Daniels, meet Slinging Sammy Baugh.
Jets request head coaching interview with Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
The New York Jets have requested an interview with Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coaching vacancy, according to multiple reports.
Cardiac Commanders make a habit of last-second magic
The Washington Commanders can't stop making magic: Jayden Daniels and his teammates have pulled out five straight last-second victories, including Sunday's playoff win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rested Lions prepare for new foe in Commanders
The Detroit Lions kicked back and relaxed during a three-day weekend, enjoying the benefits of having the NFC's No. 1 seed and being one step closer to possibly playing in the Super Bowl.
LOVERRO: Dr. Quinn's medicine show has been a miracle cure for ailing franchise
Recalibration is simply the act of calibrating something again. But what Dan Quinn has done is calibrate something again that was ancient, something that happened in the 20th century with this franchise -- pride and success.
Bears look to their past, interview former Panthers and Commanders coach Ron Rivera
The Chicago Bears reached into their past and interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera for their head coaching job on Sunday.
Jackson, Allen to face off for a berth in the AFC championship game
Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen won't decide the NFL MVP next week. The stakes are higher with a spot in the AFC championship game on the line.
Commanders aim for first playoff victory in 19 years in prime-time matchup with Buccaneers
The Washington Commanders' last playoff victory came in Tampa against the Buccaneers in 2006. Their last playoff loss came against the same opponent in 2021. Sunday night's NFC wild-card matchup between the two teams presents a strange symmetry for an upstart Commanders squad.
Daniels, Nix are rare rookie QB duo to start in the same postseason
Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix are expected to make their playoff debuts on Sunday in a rare case of two rookie starting quarterbacks in the same postseason.
Biden's signing of RFK Stadium site bill paves way for potential new field
President Biden signed legislation Monday to grant administrative control of the RFK Stadium site in the District to city officials, potentially paving the way for a new NFL arena on the long-deteriorating site.
LOVERRO: Commanders can't keep asking Daniels to win games by himself
In the news business, obituaries are often written decades before a person of prominence passes on. It's a morbid but necessary practice.
Broncos, Buccaneers clinch the NFL's final two playoff spots
The Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers captured the NFL's final two playoff spots in Week 18.
Cardiac Commanders end regular season with clutch win over Cowboys
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Washington Commanders on three second-half touchdown drives, the last one culminating in a clutch throw-and-catch that put receiver Terry McLaurin in the franchise record book, to defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 23-19, on Sunday.
Daniels pulled in second half of Commanders' regular-season finale against Cowboys
Jayden Daniels' dynamic regular season is over. The Washington Commanders' rookie quarterback was pulled in the second half of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys in what team officials called a "coach's decision."
Commanders offensive tandem of Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin selected for the Pro Bowl
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin have been selected for the Pro Bowl Games NFC roster.
Commanders open practice window for running back Austin Ekeler
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler could make his return to the field this weekend after missing the past four games with a concussion.
Commanders fans bask in playoff berth, first 11-win season since 1991
Northwest Stadium erupted on Sunday night when Jayden Daniels found tight end Zach Ertz in the middle of the end zone for a game-winning, overtime touchdown to send the Washington Commanders to the postseason. Families hugged, strangers exchanged high-fives and Commanders diehards of all ages woke up Monday morning with an unfamiliar feeling: the exhilaration of a playoff berth.
LOVERRO: Quinn's Commanders are a team that can take a punch
Last week, Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn gave his players personalized baseball bats to make the point that his team had become "heavy hitters" after upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles.
