It’s time for the rematch. On Sunday, the sixth-seeded Washington Commanders head south to face the third-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Raymond James Stadium. These teams met back in Week 1, with the Bucs coming away with a 37-20 win. Quarterback Baker Mayfield passed for four touchdowns and had just six incompletions. On the other side, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels … [Read more...] about Commanders vs. Buccaneers: 3 key matchups to watch in NFC Wild Card Round
What did Marshon Lattimore and Mike Evans say about one another ahead of playoffs?
The Washington Commanders meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in an NFC Wild Card showdown. It’s a rematch from Week 1 when Tampa Bay gave the Commanders one of their five losses on the season. Much has changed since that Week 1 showdown. A significant change for Washington is the addition of cornerback Marshon Lattimore. While Lattimore has only played two games since the … [Read more...] about What did Marshon Lattimore and Mike Evans say about one another ahead of playoffs?
Commanders vs. Buccaneers: 3 reasons for optimism in Wild Card Weekend
The Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium for Wild Card Weekend, the first weekend of the NFL’s playoffs. The Commanders haven’t been here since 2020, but the Bucs have made postseason appearances in the last four seasons. The Commanders and Bucs met in Week 1 of the 2024 season. It was the debut of Jayden Daniels, and it … [Read more...] about Commanders vs. Buccaneers: 3 reasons for optimism in Wild Card Weekend
Commanders’ DC Joe Whitt on challenge of facing Baker Mayfield
Joe Whitt is fully aware of the danger Baker Mayfield presents for the Commanders. This Sunday night in Tampa, the Commanders are going to be challenged by the Bucs offense led by Mayfield. This season, Mayfield passed for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns, both career highs. In fact, Mayfield had not even passed for 30 touchdowns prior to this season. Not only does Mayfield pass … [Read more...] about Commanders’ DC Joe Whitt on challenge of facing Baker Mayfield
Four Commanders selected to the NFL All-Pro team
It’s been a while. On Friday, the NFL announced the 2024 All-Pro team, and the Washington Commanders were heavily represented. While no one made first-team All-Pro, four players were selected for the second team. WR Terry McLaurin KR Austin Ekeler LB Frankie Luvu LB Bobby Wagner McLaurin broke a franchise record with 13 touchdown receptions in 2024. He caught 82 passes for … [Read more...] about Four Commanders selected to the NFL All-Pro team