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What did Marshon Lattimore say about his trade to the Commanders?

Marshon Lattimore speaks for the first time since trade to Washington.

The Commanders returned to the practice field on Wednesday, and a new face was in the locker room. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore met with reporters before Wednesday’s practice and spoke about Tuesday’s trade from New Orleans to Washington.

“I ‘m excited; it’s a new start for me,” Lattimore said Wednesday. “I’m just ready to go and see what’s in the future for me.”

What did Lattimore think about coming to Washington?

“It’s good. They got a good young quarterback. They got good things going on, well, we do, let me change how I’m talking. We got stuff going on, it’s a great situation for me to be in, so I’m excited for it.”

You can forgive Lattimore for calling the Commanders “they. ” After all, he spent the first eight seasons of his NFL career with the Saints, where he made four Pro Bowls and is recognized as one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks.

But he will join a team with familiar faces, including three former college teammates. The most interesting part about the four Commanders is that they were all part of Ohio State’s 2014 recruiting class: Lattimore, wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown, and defensive end Jalyn Holmes.

“We all from the same recruiting class, too, so that makes it bigger and better. So, I’m happy to be here, just waiting to play.”

Lattimore then praises McLaurin, who he’s known since they were both 18 and watched each other progress through the NFL.

Does Lattimore think the Commanders can win the Super Bowl?

“Most definitely,” he said.

Washington held Lattimore out of Wednesday’s practice as the training staff evaluates the hamstring injury that forced him to miss New Orleans’ Week 9 game. The Commanders host the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday.

Will Dak Prescott play against Texans? Latest injury updates for Cowboys QB

The Houston Texans might not be facing off against Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on Monday Night Football at A&T Stadium.

The Houston Texans must focus their attention on facing the Detroit Lions this Sunday night at NRG Stadium, but a Lone Star Showdown lingers in the back of their minds.

Houston travels to AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football on November 18. The Texans will be without star receiver Stefon Diggs, who suffered a torn ACL in Week 8.

As for Dallas? It seems like Dak Prescott won’t be suiting up, either. Here’s what happened and his current status entering Week 11’s showdown.

Dak Prescott injury update

According to NFL Network and ESPN, Prescott, who left with a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss against the Atlanta Falcons, is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury.

Prescott told reporters postgame that he was unsure if he injured his hamstring while trying to run for the first down or when he was tackled and said he would “be out there next week” when Dallas took on NFC East rival Philadelphia.

“I saw the medical team and asked could I make it worse,” Prescott told reporters. “At that point they said I wouldn’t be able to protect myself and made the call to hold me out.”

After undergoing an MRI on Monday, the results led to a less optimistic conclusion. If placed on the injured reserve, Prescott will miss a minimum of four games and won’t be eligible to return in Week 15.

The nine-year veteran went 18-of-24 for 133 yards with one touchdown before leaving the game. This season, Prescott has been inconsistent, but still a solid starter for the NFC East franchise despite its 3-5 record.

Dak Prescott stats

Through eight games, Prescott has completed 64.7% of his pass attempts for 1,978 yards with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He’s also rushed for 54 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown.

This offseason, Prescott agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract hours before the season opener that made him the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL.

Cowboys QB depth chart

Cooper Rush is the projected starter in place of Prescott following Sunday’s game, but here’s Dallas’ quarterback depth chart.

  • Cooper Rush
  • Trey Lance

Rush, who’s started nine games since joining the roster in 2017, went 13-of-25 for 115 yards with a touchdown in relief. The veteran also played in two games this season in mop-up duty, throwing for 52 yards with an interception.

If Rush starts, this won’t be the first time he’s taken over for Dallas for a significant period. He went  4-1 in five starts for an injured Prescott in 2022, completing 57.7% of his throws for 1,020 yards and five touchdowns against three interceptions.

Lance, the former No. 3 overall pick out of North Dakota State in 2021, should take over as the secondary option behind Rush. The San Francisco 49ers traded Lance to the Cowboys ahead of the 2023 season for a 2024 fourth-round pick after moving forward with Brock Purdy as their starter.

He has been the third-string quarterback for the team since and has yet to appear in a game for Dallas in two years.

Kickoff from AT&T Stadium is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. CT.

Commanders vs. Giants Player of the Game: OLB Dante Fowler Jr.

Dante Fowler Jr. is the Commanders’ Week 9 Player of the Game.

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 27-22 Sunday from MetLife Stadium. With the win, Washington improved to 7-2 and remained first in the NFC East.

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was outstanding again, completing 15 of 22 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Washington also received contributions from Terry McLaurin (two touchdowns), Noah Brown (five receptions, 60 yards), and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (52 rushing yards). Still, none come away with Week 9 Player of the Game honors.

Washington’s Week 9 Player of the Game is veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. Fowler recorded six tackles, including two for loss, two sacks, two quarterback hits and one forced fumble. Fowler’s sack and forced fumble on Giants quarterback Daniel Jones helped lead to Washington’s first touchdown — a lead the Commanders never relinquished.

Fowler was active throughout the game and now has 6.5 sacks on the season, putting him on pace to break his personal best of 11.5 sacks, set back in 2019. Fowler, a 10-year veteran, leads the Commanders in sacks and now has more sacks than the two defensive ends Washington traded — Montez Sweat and Chase Young — combined.

Fowler and the Commanders face the Pittsburgh Steelers next week.

 

Trash-talking Commanders’ fan takes a tumble at MetLife Stadium

One Washington fan’s trash talk doesn’t end well.

You have to forgive Washington Commanders’ fans. They are 7-2 and in first place in the NFC East, but the franchise hasn’t done a lot of winning over the years.

So, it’s not surprising that their trash-talking is a little rusty. That trash talk was on display Sunday during the Commanders’ 27-22 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

One Washington fan was at the game mixing it up with Giants fans and had some choice words for the New York faithful. As the fan turned around and attempted to sit down or move down a row, he took a painful tumble down the seats.

You can check it out here.

While it’s always good to see the legendary Art Monk represented, it’s safe to say the Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver would not approve of the fan’s conduct.

The Commanders would win 27-22 to sweep the season series against the Giants. It’s Washington’s first sweep of New York since the 2021 season.

NFL Trade Deadline: Ranking Commanders’ needs ahead of Tuesday

We rank the Commanders’ needs ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

The Washington Commanders are ahead of schedule. Remember when head coach Dan Quinn was first asked about Washington’s rebuild? He hesitated to call it a rebuild, instead using the word recalibrate.

It’s a word he’s used since, too, which make s

At 6-2, Washington is in first place in the NFC East and has answered many roster questions midway through the season. Remember the offensive tackle concerns? What about wide receiver and edge rusher? And cornerback?

With Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline approaching, we rank Washington’s needs. We recently previewed eight realistic targets, but now, we’ll focus on the positional needs from lowest to highest.

4. Offensive tackle

Imagine calling this the Commanders’ fourth-biggest need in August. Andrew Wylie has been a much better player at right tackle this season. And the combination of rookie Brandon Coleman and veteran Cornelius Lucas at left tackle has been outstanding. General manager Adam Peters will listen, but it’s doubtful he will make a move here. Washington is set with its top three. Lucas will miss the Week 9 game at New York but is not dealing with a long-term injury.

What if a struggling team gives up a tackle that hasn’t yet lived up to its potential? Would Peters throw a late-round pick to that team, hoping a change of scenery would help. Think Cleveland’s Jedrick Wills.

The Commanders will certainly look to add an offensive tackle in the offseason, but that’s not a priority now.

3. Wide receiver

Washington traded former first-round pick Jahan Dotson in August, and Peters may have stolen a third-round pick from Philadelphia. The subtraction of Dotson and the addition of Noah Brown have changed this group. The Commanders love this room built around Terry McLaurin. Rookie Luke McCaffrey feels close to a breakout. The analytics prove his separation skills are elite. Dyami Brown hasn’t put up big numbers but has proven reliable when his number is called. Veteran Olamide Zaccheaus was an underrated pickup.

Peters will keep tabs on all available receivers. What if there was a chance he could land Tee Higgins? Higgins is big, young, and could serve as Washington’s 1b to McLaurin’s 1a. Additionally, the Commanders have the cap space to pay Higgins the contract he demands. This is doubtful, but it wouldn’t shock anyone to see Washington add a receiver to the room.

2. Edge rusher

The Commanders have a solid group here, but no pass rushers who can take over games. Realistically, that option doesn’t exist on the trade market unless Peters can convince the Browns to part with Myles Garrett (not happening) or the Raiders to part with Maxx Crosby (unlikely). Head coach Dan Quinn is excellent at creating pressure, and players like Dante Fowler Jr., Dorance Armstrong, Clelin Ferrell, rookie Javontae Jean-Baptiste and Jalyn Holmes have all produced at times this season. A realistic option here is Browns veteran Za’Darius Smith. Smith would be in a part-time role for Washington, where he could thrive in limited snaps.

1. Cornerback

This is Washington’s most significant need. There should be options available. Could the Commanders swing big and land Marshon Lattimore (Saints), Jalen Ramsey (Dolphins), or Denzel Ward (Browns)? The smoke around Washington is that Peters is checking on cornerbacks. Emmanuel Forbes hasn’t taken the next step in his career, and the team clearly lacks confidence in him. Benjamin St-Juste is better than some want to admit. However, he’s not a No. 1 corner and a free agent at season’s end.

Noah Igbinoghene was an excellent low-cost pickup. He’s played well. Rookie Mike Sainristil is already the Commanders’ top cornerback. He’s had to play out of position some and has still thrived. Whether it’s a veteran like Jonathan Jones or someone like Lattimore, this feels like the move for Washington.

How to watch Commanders vs Giants today: Time, TV channel for Week 9

It’s Commanders vs Giants in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

The Washington Commanders (6-2) travel to MetLife Stadium Sunday for a Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants (2-6). It’s a rematch from Week 2 when the Commanders defeated the Giants 21-18, behind seven Austin Seibert field goals.

That was the Commanders’ first win of the season, and they have only lost once since. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is completing almost 72% of his passes, and Washington’s defense is improving weekly.

The Giants are struggling. They have lost three in a row and are 2-6 in what feels like another lost season.

Here’s how to watch the Commanders game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Commanders vs. Giants game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: FOX

Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET

Commanders vs. Giants will be broadcast regionally on CBS in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season. Chris Myers and Mark Sanchez will call the game from the booth at Northwest Stadium, with Kristina Pink reporting from the sidelines.

Where to watch Commanders vs. Giants on livestream

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

For FUBO:

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Commanders vs. Giants predictions, picks, odds

Commanders 20, Giants 16: It’s Washington/New York week. As usual, I would expect a close game, regardless of where each team is currently. The Commanders are much better offensively and defensively than when they beat the Giants in Week 2. New York may be 2-6, but is playing everyone close. Sunday will be no different, but the Commanders are the better team with the better quarterback, and they will finish off the sweep.

ODDS: Commanders by 4 points (-110)

O/U: 44.5

All NFL Odds via BetMGM.

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Commanders schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8: at Tampa Bay (L, 37-20)
  • Sept. 15: New York Giants (W, 21-18)
  • Sept. 23: at Cincinnati (W, 38-33)
  • Sept. 29: at Arizona (W, 42-14)
  • Oct. 6:  Cleveland (W, 34-13)
  • Oct. 13: at Baltimore (L, 30-23)
  • Oct. 20: Carolina (W, 40-7)
  • Oct. 27: Chicago (W, 18-15)
  • Nov. 3: at New York Giants
  • Record: 6-2

Giants schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8: Minnesota (L, 28-6)
  • Sept. 15: at Washington (L, 21-18)
  • Sept. 22: at Cleveland (W, 21-15)
  • Sept. 26: Dallas (L, 20-15)
  • Oct. 6: at Seattle (W, 29-20)
  • Oct. 13: Cincinnati (L, 17-7)
  • Oct. 20: Philadelphia (L, 28-3)
  • Oct. 28: at Pittsburgh (L, 26-18)
  • Nov. 3: Washington
  • Record: 2-6

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Giants coach says Jayden Daniels already one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks

Brian Daboll is clear: Jayden Daniels is already one of the NFL’s best.

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll likes Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. We know this from the “Hard Knocks” series over the summer where Daboll said yes, he would trade up for Daniels.

Even New York general manager Joe Schoen wanted his dad to trade up for Daniels. Unfortunately for the Giants, that was never going to happen. Picking sixth overall, New York never had a chance at Daniels, who went No. 2 overall to Washington. Daniels was never getting past the Commanders, who reportedly would have chosen him No. 1 if they held that pick.

Daniels is enjoying one of the greatest rookie seasons in NFL history through eight weeks. He’s broken numerous NFL and team records and has Washington sitting at 6-2 and in first place in the NFC East. He has singlehandedly transformed the Commanders into contenders.

Daboll isn’t surprised. He met with the media Wednesday and praised Washington’s star rookie.

“He’s one of the better quarterbacks in the league already,” Daboll said. “He’s got great vision. He can throw the ball in any area he needs to throw it. He can throw it under pressure. He can escape and make plays with his feet. He can escape and make plays with his arm. He’s got good command, which we knew he was a smart guy when we spoke with him. He’s playing well, at a high level. You can tell there’s a lot of confidence in him. He has a lot of yards per attempt. Eight and a half, which is really good. He makes good decisions. He does a lot of good things.”

Meanwhile, the Giants are stumbling through another losing season with their quarterback Daniel Jones struggling. New York may have wanted to take a quarterback, but it wouldn’t settle for any once the top passers were off the board with the first three picks.

Now, Daboll realizes that for as long as he remains the Giants’ coach, these aren’t the same old Commanders he played under Ron Rivera.

How will the Commanders respond to success?

How will the Commanders respond to their recent success?

Sometimes, one of the hardest things to respond to is success.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn talked with the press Wednesday about their commitment to preparing each week, which will help them respond to success. He’s been around, so he knows that such an emotional win one week must give way to the usual process of weekly preparation for focus and success to continue.

“I think because of the precise nature that we do to get ready; it does allow you to get right back into it,” Quinn said. “All the things that we have to do on a Wednesday and a Thursday and a Friday. And so today, we spend so much time on tackling and breaking tackles.”

Quinn also has the routine laid out for every Thursday, forcing the team back to fundamentals. “Tomorrow it’s into the ball and all securities and takeaways, and then after that on to Friday, winning time moments. So, we really work hard at that to make sure the process of the week can take care of all the learning, so it doesn’t leave you a lot of time for that.”

Quinn also implied that though the Commanders won miraculously on Sunday, there has already been a time when he has told the truth to his team. These can be tough moments to accept, but teams that do can better move forward.

“Then also tell the truth is a big part of it too, because to be a good team you have to handle the stuff, and the stuff can be a lot of things from injuries or a big win or anything that comes down the pike. And so, handling the stuff, it’s something that we talk about with them.”

It’s human nature. We love to be complimented, but criticism doesn’t go smoothly.

The old proverb is still true today, “A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.”

Terry McLaurin: ‘I’m having the time of my career’

Terry McLaurin shares why this season is so special for him.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is smiling a lot these days. That’s what winning does for you. At 6-2, the Commanders are in first place in the NFC East almost halfway through the season, and McLaurin is on pace for career-high numbers.

On Sunday, McLaurin experienced one of the most, if not the most, exciting moments in Northwest Stadium’s 27 years of existence. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels uncorked a pass 65 yards through the air with injured ribs and into the hands of wide receiver Noah Brown to give the Commanders a shocking “Hail Mary” win over the Chicago Bears.

On Tuesday, McLaurin joined Kay Adams on “Up & Adams,” discussing this dream season.

“I’m having the time of my career,” McLaurin said. “I’m having a lot of fun. The cameras catch me a lot, just being in the moment and being able to let loose, like going into each and every week. Believing in the guys we have in this locker room and the way we’re coming out with some of these games, we don’t really know how it’s going to show up. But all the training we put in since the offseason started is really starting to show up in different ways. So, when you’re doing that, and you’re doing it with a group of guys you really love going to work with, it makes it really fun. And when you’re making plays, too,  and helping your team win, that’s always the cherry on top.”

Is there any player you’re more happier for than McLaurin? Playing a position where players often put their numbers ahead of team success that’s not McLaurin. Despite how bad things have been, McLaurin has always remained positive on the field, in the locker room, and the community.

And if he stays at the same pace for the remaining nine games, he will have established career highs in all of the top receiving categories.

 

Commanders announce roster moves with injuries at offensive tackle

The Commanders add veteran OT depth.

The Washington Commanders were busy making moves on their day. With injuries to their top two left tackles, Brandon Coleman (concussion) and Cornelius Lucas (ankle), the Commanders have only two healthy tackles on the roster: Right tackle Andrew Wylie and backup Trent Scott.

The Commanders first worked out former Patriots tackle Yodny Cajuste. Washington didn’t initially sign Cajuste but did sign veteran Bobby Hart to the practice squad. Hart, 30, was a seventh-round pick by the New York Giants in 2015 and has spent time with six different NFL teams, including three stints in Buffalo.

Hart has plenty of experience, having played in 98 career games with 67 starts. He was Cincinnati’s right tackle for three seasons from 2018-20, starting every game but three.

Washington released OT Anim Dankwah from the practice squad in a corresponding move. The 6-foot-8, 353-pound Dankwah signed with the practice squad last month. He’s an undrafted rookie from nearby Howard University.

Coleman missed last week’s game, while Lucas left in the second half with an ankle injury. The Commanders have offered no further updates, but practice is set to return on Wednesday; we should know more then.