The Washington Wizards open the 2026 season at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 21, 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. The biggest storyline is rookie No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, who suffered an ankle sprain in the preseason finale and is listed as day‑to‑day, leaving his debut in doubt. Washington also loses Tristan Vikcevic (hip) and is without Jamir Watkins for the season (ACL). The Bucks enter injury‑free. Dybantsa, a 6‑foot‑9, 217‑lb former BYU star who averaged 25.5 points in college, posted 12.8 points over four preseason games for the Wizards.
Brock Purdy has officially entered NFL history. He just overtook Lamar Jackson as the league’s all-time career passer rating leader. He did it after reaching the required 1,500-pass attempt threshold during the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 6 Monday Night Football victory over the Washington Commanders. Purdy now owns a career passer rating of 105.6. He […]
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The 49ers survived a second-half surge by the Commanders to pull off a 23-17 victory on Monday Night Football, creating some winners and losers.
The Washington Commanders have struggled to finish games in recent weeks. Following their Week 6 loss, the NFC East made history by becoming the first division since the 1970 merger to go winless in consecutive weeks. Amid the division’s struggles, Stefon Diggs delivered a defiant message. With no team establishing clear dominance in the division, […]
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The 49ers extend their NFC West dominance, improving to 6‑0 overall and 3‑0 in the division after a 23‑17 win over Washington, while rivals fall. Seattle drops to 3‑3 after a 17‑14 loss to Denver, with QB Bo Nix heavily criticized and the offense sputtering. Los Angeles slips to last place (2‑4) after an 18‑16 defeat by Arizona, which won on six field goals; the Rams also lose their kicker and lose WR Davante Adams to a hamstring injury. The 49ers now hold a three‑game lead and could benefit from tiebreakers if the division tightens.
The Washington Commanders are out to a rough start to the 2026 season. While rumors swirl that head coach Dan Quinn is on the hot seat, an NFL analyst is giving Quinn a positive outlook. The fact that Washington is still in play to win the NFC East, is reportedly a good thing for Quinn. […]
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Coach Kyle Shanahan publicly rebukes 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro after his seventh missed extra point in a franchise stint during the 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Oct. 20. Despite the early error, San Francisco held a 13-3 lead and sealed a 6-0 undefeated start thanks to a game‑ending sack by Romello Height on Jayden Daniels. Shanahan warned the missed PATs can’t continue, hinting at Pineiro’s shaky job security amid a season of extra‑point and field‑goal woes.
Even if Quinn did know exactly what was happening, the Commanders have institutional issues.
The San Francisco 49ers held off the Washington Commanders 23–17 in Week 6 on October 19, 2026. 49ers outgained the Commanders, 377 total yards to 300.
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
Emmanuel Acho erupts on his Speakeasy YouTube show after the Washington Commanders’ 23-17 Monday Night Football loss to the San Francisco 49ers, blasting rookie QB Jayden Daniels. Comparing Daniels to a "melanated Justin Herbert," Acho accuses him of coasting on his rookie year’s NFC‑championship run and cites costly mistakes – a fourth‑and‑2 throwaway and a sack on the final Hail Mary attempt. Daniels finished 29‑of‑40 for 300 yards and two touchdowns but lost key receivers to injury. Acho’s tirade follows a similar jab at Herbert after a 0‑6 Chargers start, sparking debate over Daniels’ true performance level.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday Night Football. Along with the loss, it looks like Washington will also be without star wide receiver Terry McLaurin for an extended period after he suffered a serious, non-contact left knee injury during the second quarter. Following the game, a former NFL team doctor […]
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The Washington Commanders fell to the San Francisco 49ers as head coach Dan Quinn faces fresh criticism for a baffling 4th‑and‑2 play. In the second quarter, quarterback Jayden Daniels tossed the ball away on 4th down from the 12‑yard line, while video shows Quinn signaling for a field‑goal unit before realizing the down. Quinn later claimed he knew it was 4th down, sparking debate over who misread the situation. The mishap adds to recent game‑management blunders that have left the Commanders far from their NFC Championship form.
The Washington Commanders will enter their bye week on a somber note. Not only did Washington lose on Monday Night Football, but they saw a veteran player suffer a brutal injury. Terry McLaurin was carted off the field after suffering a concerning knee injury during the first half. That injury could have a major impact […]
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Washington’s 23‑17 Monday Night Football loss to the San Francisco 49ers sparked outrage as fans blamed a string of self‑inflicted penalties and a gruesome injury to star WR Terry McLaurin, who was carted off with a suspected serious knee injury after a 27‑yard catch. The game also featured controversial hits by 49ers All‑Pro linebacker Fred Warner that escaped in‑game flags, prompting criticism from analysts and raising the specter of further league discipline. Meanwhile, 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans, battling prior aches, left early after a 94‑yard performance, and Brock Purdy’s passing surge pushed him past Lamar Jackson in an NFL historical category.
The 49ers hold off a late surge to beat the Washington Commanders 31-14 on Oct. 19, improving to 6-0. A quick 17‑point start proved crucial, especially after star receiver Mike Evans leaves the game with an injury. Brock Purdy’s efficient play and the team’s top‑ranked third‑down conversion (7‑of‑11) helped sustain long drives, while San Francisco’s defense forced key stops on late downs, limiting Washington to just three points after the early field goal. The win sets up a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons before the 49ers’ bye week.
Brandon Aiyuk's latest anti-49ers fuss has him on the wrong side of the most important game of his season.
On the heels of another close loss for the Washington Commanders that dropped their record to 1-4-1, Stefon Diggs believes they are still more than capable of winning the NFC East.
The Washington Commanders have reportedly lost wide receiver Terry McLaurin for the remainder of the season after an injury during the first quarter of Monday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Devils (4-4-0) host the Avalanche (5-3-1) at 7 p.m. EST on Oct. 20 after a disappointing 4-2 loss to Washington that saw them surrender a 4‑1 lead. New Jersey’s recent struggles include letting Ryan Leonard score a power‑play goal and falling apart in the second period, while Colorado dropped a 3‑2 decision at Philadelphia despite a late tying goal by Timo Meier. Coach Keefe expects defensemen Bratt, Glass and winger Luke Evangelista to return, but Brenden Dillon sits out as Kovacevic and Chisholm get more minutes. The matchup could test the Devils’ ability to hold a lead against an aggressive Avalanche squad.
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The 49ers edge a 6-0 win over the Washington Commanders on Oct. 19, but coach Kyle Shanahan’s focus shifts to injuries. Wideout Mike Evans leaves with Achilles soreness that Shanahan says isn’t serious, while Demarcus Robinson remains unavailable and Christian Kirk is a possible Week 7 activation. Meanwhile, QB Brock Purdy reveals high-tech vision drills using an iPad and 3D glasses to sharpen his pass‑layering skills, and cornerback Renardo Green shares his off‑field passion for deep‑sea fishing. The win keeps San Francisco 6‑0, but roster health will shape the next few weeks.
Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa earns heartfelt praise from Washington fans after comforting grieving superfan Shawn‑Paul Muth at a Wizards fan event. The 19‑year‑old forward signed Muth’s jersey and posted a personal condolence message following his father’s recent death, sparking a touching social‑media exchange that resonated across the D.C. basketball community. Amid the goodwill, Dybantsa’s on‑court future remains uncertain: a left‑ankle injury in his fourth preseason game leaves his status for the season‑opener against the Milwaukee Bucks as day‑to‑day. The article blends the rookie’s compassionate outreach with his promising preseason stats and the looming debut question.
On Monday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers extended their perfect start to the 2026
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