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Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) argues about a call that negated a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Commanders question officiating decisions in loss to Giants

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 19, 2022 01:07 AM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) walk off the field after a 20-12 victory over the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Giants beat Commanders in prime time to end winless streak

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 18, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Washington Commanders' Casey Toohill, right, tries to stop New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Giants, Commanders flummoxed by tie amid playoff chase

By Tom Canavan Dec. 04, 2022 04:52 PM EST

New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Commanders, Giants prep for rare meaningful December games

By Tom Canavan Dec. 01, 2022 04:25 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws past Houston Texans linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (45) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Falcons, Commanders meet in game with playoff implications

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 25, 2022 02:50 PM EST

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 quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) as he looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:59 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

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (2) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Commanders look to build on big win against woeful Texans

The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:35 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

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) comes down with a catch as Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) trips over the referee in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Official runs into Vikings defender, wacky touchdown follows

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after his sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 04:16 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1), and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Chris Manhertz (84) celebrate after touchdown during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 02, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) is tackled by Washington Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Beyond Heinicke, McLaurin, Commanders defense coming up big

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 31, 2022 03:47 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

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:22 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

Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis celebrates a touchdown catch with tight end Cole Kmet in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 13, 2022 11:22 PM EDT