Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders are 2-4-1, third in the NFC East. Next they host the Los Angeles Rams. Bye: Week 7.
Record
- Record
- 2-4-1
- Division
- NFC East
- Streak
- W1
- Last 5
- 2-2-1
Commanders Week 9 outlook
Washington sits at 2-4-1 after a stretch that includes a tie with the Giants and losses to the Eagles and 49ers, but the Commanders carry a one-game winning streak into Week 9. The defense has allowed 182 points against 159 scored, and that unit takes another hit this week with Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw both out at defensive tackle, plus Jer'Zhan Newton questionable with a pectoral injury. The Rams come to town as the market's favorite, giving Washington a 32.6 percent win chance heading into Saturday's kickoff.
Jayden Daniels projects for 20.0 DraftKings points and faces a Rams defense ranked 15th against the position, a middling matchup but still the engine of this offense. Stefon Diggs and Rachaad White both draw a defense ranked 6th of 32 against their positions, a favorable matchup that lifts their projections to 10.0 and 9.0 points. Treylon Burks is questionable with a foot injury but shares that same friendly matchup if he suits up, projected for 6.5 points. Terry McLaurin and Jacory Croskey-Merritt remain on injured reserve and are not factors this week. With the secondary scoring punch banged up, the passing game through Diggs becomes the clearest fantasy lean.
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2026 season so far
Through 7 games: 2-4-1, 3rd in the NFC East. They have scored 159 points and allowed 182 across 7 games, 22.7 for and 26.0 against per game. They won their last game. Jayden Daniels leads in passing yards (976); Jacory Croskey-Merritt leads in rushing yards (268); Stefon Diggs leads in receiving yards (295).
Next game
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders ·
Injuries
- Dyami BrownWROut
- Treylon BurksWROut
- Jer'Zhan NewtonDTQuestionable
Commanders fantasy players this week
- 1Jayden DanielsQB20.0
- 2Stefon DiggsWR11.0
- 3Rachaad WhiteRB9.0
- 4Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB8.0
- 5Terry McLaurinWR7.5
- 6Drew StevensK7.5
- 7Treylon BurksWR6.5
- 8Antonio WilliamsWR6.0
- 9Chig OkonkwoTE5.5
- 10Austin EkelerRB3.0
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Commanders news
Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks have been ruled out for Washington's matchup against the Rams. Their absence thins the Commanders' receiving corps, likely opening up additional snaps and targets for the remaining wideouts on the roster this week.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Nick Cross has been floated as a possible trade target for the Bills ahead of the deadline, according to multiple reports. The Commanders safety has logged more than 2,900 career snaps through his first four-plus seasons. No deal has been reported, and any move would depend on Washington's willingness to part with him.
Reported byBuffalo Rumblings,Yahoo Sports,HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Van Jefferson could see an increased role as Washington prepares to host the Rams, Jefferson's former team. With depth questions at receiver, Quinn pointed to Jefferson as someone who may get more opportunities on offense in that matchup.
Source:Hogs HavenOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Terry McLaurin is questionable for Washington's matchup with the Rams as the Commanders deal with a growing injury list. His availability is a concern since he's one of quarterback Jayden Daniels' top targets, and his absence would further thin an already banged-up receiving corps heading into the game.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
An NFC East rival reportedly discussed a potential trade for Daron Payne before the Commanders defensive tackle suffered an injury that ended his season. With Payne sidelined, Washington's interior defensive line depth takes a hit as the team evaluates its options going forward.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 976
Passing yards
Jayden Daniels - 268
Rushing yards
Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 295
Receiving yards
Stefon Diggs - 54
Tackles
Jeremy Reaves - 14
Field goals
Drew Stevens
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 2-1-1
- Road
- 1-3
- Points per game
- 22.9
- Allowed per game
- 24.9
- Biggest win: 27-10 vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Toughest loss: 20-37 at Dallas Cowboys
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18at Philadelphia EaglesW 24-17
- Week 1at Philadelphia EaglesL 22-24
- Week 2at Dallas CowboysL 20-37
- Week 3vs Seattle SeahawksW 33-31
- Week 4vs Indianapolis ColtsL 13-30
- Week 5vs New York GiantsT 27-27
- Week 6at San Francisco 49ersL 17-23
- Week 8vs Philadelphia EaglesW 27-10
- Week 9vs Los Angeles Rams
- Week 10at New York Giants
- Week 11vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 12at Arizona Cardinals
- Week 13at Tennessee Titans
- Week 14vs Houston Texans
- Week 15vs Atlanta Falcons
- Week 16at Minnesota Vikings
- Week 17at Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 18vs Dallas Cowboys
Data: News Hub Fantasy · Data: nflverse (CC-BY 4.0)