Commanders vs Bills Thursday Injury Report: Quan Martin cleared concussion protocol and returned to practice

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Injury updates

The Washington Commanders continue to practice and prepare to host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Washington has several players dealing with injuries, but they got some positive improvements on a few of them at today’s practice.

Daron Payne returned to the field after missing yesterday’s practice. He left the Broncos game with an ankle injury, but was able to return and continue playing. Payne said he was good after the game, and now he’s...

Commanders need to address TE hole by saving Kyle Pitts

The Washington Commanders may have finally found its quarterback of the future in Sam Howell. Howell has started a meager three games, but he’s won them all and showed promise.

Ron Rivera Presser: Playing the Bills is an opportunity for us to establish who we are and who we can be

Ron Rivera and players speak to the media after practice

Ron Rivera had some more praise for the defensive line. He compared Montez Sweat’s fast start to the season, to Daron Payne’s contract year. Finishing has been huge for both of them, and led to a new deal for Payne, and likely a new one for Sweat. Rivera said that the tandem of Payne and Jonathan Allen is one of the most dynamic he’s ever coached, and he compared them to Kawann Short and Starlite Lotulelei from his...

All aTwitter: 21 September 2023 - House Oversight Committee votes on bill to allow a new stadium at RFK site

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Daily Slop - 21 Sep 23: ESPN calls Cowboys current rate of sacks a ‘mirage’, but says that Montez Sweat is ‘relentless’ and for real

Montez Sweat #90 and Chase Young #99 of the Washington Commanders pressures Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 17, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images

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Commanders vs Bills Wednesday Injury Report: Daron Payne held out of practice

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Injury updates

The Washington Commanders returned to practice today after getting their second victory of the season. They are preparing for a home game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Daron Payne left the Broncos game with an ankle injury, but was able to return and continue playing. Payne was playing out of his mind before the injury, and is now sidelined, at least for the first practice of the week.

Logan Thomas suffered a concussion last...

All aTwitter: 21 September 2023 - Daron Payne didn’t practice on Wednesday (ankle); Logan Thomas still out with concussion

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RFK Stadium Bill Advances Amid Debate Over Taxpayer Funding of Sports Venues

WASHINGTON — A congressional hearing on the future of the federally owned RFK Stadium site turned into a debate over using public money for sports stadiums.

Early Stats Portray Optimism for Washington Commanders Defense

The Commanders have exploded to the team’s first 2-0 start since 2011 and the defense is a significant reason for it. After allowing multiple big plays early to Russell Wilson and Marvin Mims Jr., Washington’s defensive line took over.

Commanders TE Logan Thomas was really the hero against Broncos

The Washington Commanders are 2-0 for the first time since 2011 after completing an 18-point comeback over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Washington defensive end Chase Young and quarterback Sam Howell shined in the victory, but the rally may not have been possible if not for tight end Logan Thomas.

Sam Howell Presser: “Obviously it was a good play, great catch by Terry”

Sam Howell speaks to the media before today’s practice

Sam Howell answered questions from reporters before today’s practice. He’s coming off his third win as an NFL starter, and preparing to face the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday. He is continuing to work on getting the ball out faster, and also throwing the ball away, because “ and incompletion is better than a sack”. The touchdown catch was something they wanted to do in the game, and he had faith that Terry McLaurin...

NFC Notes: Chase Young, Saquon Barkley, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants

Commanders HC Ron Rivera thinks DE Chase Young showed “explosiveness” in his return from a knee injury. “He was so excited to get back out on the field, we had to really kind of try to temp him the best we could,” Rivera said, via CommandersWire.

Bipartisan Support for RFK Stadium Bill Grows in Congress

Congress again holds some sway over the Washington Commanders — at least regarding a possible return to D.C.

Daily Slop - 20 Sep 23: Commanders #1 in sacks, #5 in scoring offense, #2 in 4th qtr scoring

Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) during the second quarter of the game at FedEx field on September 10, 2023. | Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images

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Future Hogs - Week 3: A look at college football players who could help the Washington Commanders

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Week 3 of the college football season saw a few teams fall in classic rivalry games. Florida sent Tennessee tumbling down in the rankings while Missouri pulled out an improbable win against a ranked Kansas State team. The Pac-12 continues its strong play as a conference with Colorado surviving a scare from rival Colorado State.

Next week is chock-full of big games. There will be a top ten showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Florida State will...

Film Session: Eric Bieniemy's screen designs created explosive offense for Washington 

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A film session detailing why Eric Bieniemy’s screen designs were effective against the Denver Broncos

Washington's offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, provided a new and dangerous element to his offense with the screen designs he used against the Denver Broncos this past Sunday. On the four called screens from Bieniemy, Washington averaged 21 yards per catch, with an opportunity to score on a couple of them, too.

The screen design for Cole Turner...

All aTwitter: 20 September 2023 - Sunday’s game at FedEx Field is SOLD OUT!

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Film Session: Eric Bieniemy's screen designs created explosive offense for Washington 

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A film session detailing why Eric Bieniemy’s screen designs were effective against the Denver Broncos

Washington's offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, provided a new and dangerous element to his offense with the screen designs he used against the Denver Broncos this past Sunday. On the four called screens from Bieniemy, Washington averaged 21 yards per catch, with an opportunity to score on a couple of them, too.

The screen design for Cole Turner...

NFL Week 3: Buffalo Bills vs. Washington Commanders betting picks, preview

YB's Matt Dougherty would have made Bills-Commanders an automatic W for Buffalo prior to the season, but now maybe there is just a little bit of doubt. It is also very possible that Buffalo puts Washington in its place. 

Commanders winners and losers from impressive comeback win over Broncos

For the first time since 2011, the Washington Commanders have a 2-0 record. Washington picked up its second win by rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat the Denver Broncos on the road.