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What's next for Marcus Mariota after Commanders bench Jayden Daniels?

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is being given the keys to the offense for the rest of the season after the team decided to bench the injured Jayden Daniels.

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A resurging rookie and an unsung hero led the way of the biggest winners for the Commanders who helped snap losing streak

The Washington Commanders avoided ending the season with a losing streak and finally got their first win since Week 5 against the New York Giants. The team also needed to see some of their younger players step up, and a few were able to, despite Dan Quinn still holding out on playing time for a few players.

Jayden Daniels News / 5 GOATs / December 15

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels shares holiday plans, talks donating Raising Cane’s branded children’s bikes

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels won’t play again this season, but he is staying active by giving back to the community. Last week, Daniels appeared in the East Room at Union Station to gift 100 Raising Cane’s branded bikes and helmets to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington.

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Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Commanders make final decision on QB Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders have decided to shut down quarterback Jayden Daniel for the remainder of the season. This was reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network on Monday, just a day after the Commanders’ 29-21 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Jayden Daniels News / Field Level Media / December 15

Commanders shut down QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) for season

The Washington Commanders' injured star quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play again this season, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday. Marcus Mariota will be the starting quarterback for the remainder of the Commanders' season.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Will Not Return In 2025

With the Commanders out of playoff contention, they will rely on their backup quarterback to close out the season. Jayden Daniels has been shut down, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Washington Commanders News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Washington Commanders Make Quarterback Decision For Final Three Games Of 2025 Season

The Washington Commanders are packing it in for the year—at least where their franchise quarterback is concerned. According to reports from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the team has decided to shut down Jayden Daniels for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15

Commanders Shutting Jayden Daniels Down For Rest Of Season

According to Ian Rapoport, the Commanders have officially decided to shut QB Jayden Daniels for the rest of the season. He missed this past week after

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 15

Commanders lineman praises 'will' of offense in Week 15 win

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – With winter weather weighing heavily on the Washington Commanders’ Week 15 matchup against the New York Giants, there wasn’t expected to be a lot of passing opportunities for either team.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / The Predictors / December 15

Commanders earn first win since Oct. 5, take down Giants 29-21

Marcus Mariota walked out of the Washington Commanders’ locker room Sunday with a feeling that had been absent for more than two months. Washington ended an eight-game losing streak by beating the New York Giants 29-21, picking up its first victory since Oct.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 15

Commanders coach demanded 'blood in the snow' before win

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Washington Commanders walked out of MetLife Stadium in Week 15 with a 29-21 victory stowed in their carry-ons after defeating the New York Giants, giving them a second-straight sweep of the division rival under head coach Dan Quinn.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 15

The Commanders' Week 15 win against the Giants impacted the 2026 NFL Draft order, and their plans could change because of it

The Washington Commanders finally ended their eight-game losing streak against the New York Giants on the road, even though it wasn't pretty at all. Of course, wins are important in this business, even if you're not playing for a spot in the playoffs, but some people care more about draft position at the end of the season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 15

The Commanders saw their biggest missed opportunity of the season after one young player makes a statement play in win

The Washington Commanders snapped their losing streak, but they did so by ignoring their biggest need in playing some of their younger players more. The reality of the team is that they're 4-10, out of any playoff chances, and have more questions than answers about their old roster with so many free agents.

Dan Quinn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Commanders HC Dan Quinn’s reaction to nearly blowing massive lead vs. Giants

The Washington Commanders finally ended a demoralizing eight-game losing streak with a 29-21 road win versus the New York Giants in Week 15. The win, Washington’s first since October 5, also completed a season sweep over the struggling New York, who now sits at 2-12 and has lost eight straight games.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Commanders’ Robert Griffin III makes ‘100%’ declaration on Jayden Daniels’ injury woes

The Washington Commanders’ 2025 season has unraveled quickly, and injuries have played a central role in the downturn. After surprising the league a year ago with a run to the NFC Championship Game during Jayden Daniels’ rookie season, Washington now sits just one spot above the bottom of the standings at 4-10.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 14

The good, bad and ugly in Commanders win vs. Giants

The Washington Commanders took care of business in Week 15 with a 29-21 win over the New York Giants. It was not a clean performance, but Washington did enough in key moments to leave MetLife Stadium with a divisional victory.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 14

Commanders hold off Giants to snap 8-game losing streak

Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for a score, Terry McLaurin had a 51-yard touchdown catch and the visiting Washington Commanders held on to beat the New York Giants 29-21 on Sunday, ending their eight-game losing streak.

Von Miller News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Commanders’ Von Miller passes Jared Allen on all-time sacks list

The Commanders are putting a beating on the Giants, up 22-7 at halftime, but the mood around Washington’s franchise quarterback is still anything but calm.

Deebo Samuel News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

Deebo Samuel Injury Update: Star WR’s Status Revealed For Commanders-Giants

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is on the injury report as the wide receiver battles an unspecified illness. However, despite the designation, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the wide receiver should be “good to go” as the team battles the New York Giants.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

Chris Rodriguez Injury Update: RB’s Status Revealed For Commanders-Giants

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez is in serious danger of missing Week 15’s battle against the New York Giants with a groin injury. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Kentucky product is a true game-time decision, and the team won’t know if he can play until he warms up in the pre-game.

Deebo Samuel News / Athlon Sports / December 13

Deebo Samuel News Emerges Before Commanders’ Game Against Giants

Sunday’s matchup between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants may not have playoff implications, but it does come with plenty of intrigue. Both teams have struggled big time this season, and both are desperate to stop long losing streaks that have doomed their year.

Laremy Tunsil News / Pro Football Rumors / December 12

Commanders, Laremy Tunsil Likely To Discuss Extension In Offseason

Riding the momentum of an appearance in the NFC championship game, the Commanders swung a trade with the Texans last March for left tackle Laremy Tunsil.

Zach Ertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Commanders Placed TE Zach Ertz On IR, Among Other Moves

The Commanders announced they are placing TE Zach Ertz on injured reserve due to a torn ACL. Washington is also signing RB Chase Edmonds to the active roster and CB Kevon Seymour to the practice squad.