J.D. McKissic
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tackles Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 23, 2022 08:40 PM EST

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) runs off the field following the team's win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Defense has Commanders at 6-5 and back on playoff track

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 21, 2022 06:53 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with tight end Lawrence Cager (83) after Cager scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 16, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) reacts to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 09, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) is stopped by Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Buffalo Bills address needs in acquiring RB Hines, S Marlowe

By John Wawrow Nov. 01, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
'Money' receiver Terry McLaurin is key piece for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 24, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 19, 2022 03:10 PM EDT

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. celebrates after a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Commanders back on track, but Rodgers, Packers are up next

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 14, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, left, watches running back Brian Robinson Jr., works out during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. Robinson was shot twice in the right leg Aug. 28 in Washington, was taken to a hospital, underwent surgery and was released a day later. The bullets missed all the major ligaments and bones in his knee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Robinson practices for 1st time since shooting

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) stops to greet Washington Commanders injured running back Brian Robinson Jr., at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Landover, Md. Eagles won 24-8. Robinson was shot twice during an attempted carjacking in Washington on August 28th and has to miss the first 3 games of the season. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Brian Robinson Jr. medically cleared 5 weeks since shooting

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 03, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 21, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaps over the pile to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 14, 2022 02:12 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson (93) and middle linebacker Neville Hewitt (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. James Robinson, the third-year pro is working his way back from a torn Achilles tendon in his left leg sustained at the New Yok Jets in December. He was cleared to begin practicing in full last month, but he didn’t play in the preseason and hasn’t endured more than thud contact in training camp.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Washington hosts Jaguars in first game known as Commanders

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants' quarterback Daniel Jones, right, talks with Saquon Barkley during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., May 26, 2022. Jones is entering the final season of his contract and needs to step up to get a new one. Barkley has looked very good in training camp in his second season after a major knee injury. They have been the mainstays of the Giants offense for the last three years. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Eagles maneuver to try to overtake Cowboys in NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 01, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson (8) runs during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Robinson to miss 1st 4 Commanders games after being shot

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 01, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz warms up before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Commanders hope to do more with Carson Wentz at quarterback

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:29 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills first-round NFL football draft pick Kaiir Elam stands with a helmet during an introductory news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills draft Georgia RB Cook, Baylor LB Bernard; Elam arrives

By John Wawrow Apr. 29, 2022 09:47 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) poses for a photograph during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Washington Commanders have another defensive tackle from Alabama after selecting Phidarian Mathis in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Commanders take Alabama DL Mathis, RB Robinson in NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 29, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

Wide receiver Drake London makes a catch during Southern California NFL football Pro Day Friday, April 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Wide receiver high on Commanders' list going into NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

FILE - Washington NFL football running back J.D. McKissic (41) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. The rollercoaster offseason for the Washington Commanders took a few more twists Wednesday, March 16, 2022, a week after the stunning move to acquire Carson Wentz. After agreeing Tuesday to sign a $7 million, two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, running back J.D. McKissic reversed course and decided to return to the Commanders under the same terms, according to a person with knowledge of the move. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Lucas returns to Commanders' revamped offensive line

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 24, 2022 12:28 PM EDT