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WATCH: Commanders punter Tress Way converts on a fake punt

Tress Way with the completion on the fake punt.

The Washington Commanders had a disastrous start against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC championship game. The Commanders had an 18-play drive, converted on two fourth downs, but had to settle for a Zane Gonzalez field goal.

The Eagles responded quickly as star running back Saquon Barkley took the first play from scrimmage 60 yards to the house to take a 7-3 lead.

On Washington’s next possession, wide receiver Dyami Brown fumbled as he fought for extra yardage, and Barkley capped off the drive with another touchdown run.

The Commanders followed that with a three-and-out, and suddenly, things appeared bleak.

Enter punter Tress Way.

Way shocked everyone with a fake punt, throwing a pass downfield to rookie tight end Ben Sinnott for 23 yards and a first down.

Check it out.

The Commanders would end the drive with another Gonzalez field goal to trim Philly’s lead to 14-6.

NFL draft analyst proposes ridiculous Giants-Commanders trade

An NFL draft analyst has proposed a ridiculously wild trade between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

Would the New York Giants make a trade involving star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers this offseason if they were offered a booty of players and draft picks?

Secondly, would they swing such a deal with a division rival? NFL draft analyst Chad Forbes recently suggested such a deal between the Giants and the Washington Commanders.

This trade will never happen because Washington would have to give up way too much for a non-quarterback. Why would they give up three first-round picks for any player?

But let’s entertain Forbes and examine why each team would agree to such a wild trade.

Pairing Nabers with college teammate Jayden Daniels would be a boon for the Commanders. Daniels would have a tandem of Nabers and Terry McLaurin to throw to, creating a nightmare scenario for opposing defenses.

Their first-round picks over the next three drafts are likely to occur late in the round, so they’re not quite worth as much as many think.

Why would the Giants make the deal? Well, all they’d be losing is Nabers, a player they hit on in the draft but could just be a luxury piece the next few seasons until they find a quarterback.

The addition of Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner, could help them in several areas. They need cornerback help and Hunter could also be used as a playmaker on offense.

They’d have an additional Day 1 pick in each of the next three drafts while Washington will have to sit and watch as their turn goes to the Giants.

Milroe may or may not be graded as a first-rounder, so you can substitute another player in that spot if you like.

Sinnott is a nice throw-in. He was a second-round pick in 2024 but was largely used as a blocker this season as Zach Ertz saw the lion’s share of the tight end targets.

The Giants have Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, and Chris Manhertz at tight end and Sinnott would cut into their playing time. He’d have to have a featured role in order for it to be worthwhile for the Giants.

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What did Kliff Kingsbury say about rookie tight end Ben Sinnott?

Where is Commanders rookie TE Ben Sinnott in his development

The Washington Commanders have already enjoyed great success with their 2024 NFL draft class. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is the frontrunner for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, while cornerback Mike Sainristil and offensive tackle Brandon Coleman have become standout starters.

Jer’Zhan Newton has improved dramatically since stepping in for Jonathan Allen in Week 7. Allen is expected back, but Newton isn’t going anywhere.

Tight end Ben Sinnott, one of Washington’s three second-round picks, has yet to make the same impact. Sinnott has played in all 15 games, making two starts, and has shown his upside as a blocker. However, with veteran Zach Ertz in front of him, Sinnott has yet to have a significant role in the passing game.

Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was asked about Sinnott this week.

“Yeah, he’s a very skilled football player, there’s no doubt,” Kingsbury said. “I think the blocking aspect is something that we’re continuing to work on with him. It’s a different speed, different level of play, but he’s made big strides in that area and we’ll continue to bring him along. He is behind one of the greatest pass-catching tight ends in the history of the league, and so that keeps a few reps off his plate, but we’re very pleased with his progress so far.”

Kingsbury is close with Ertz since their time in Arizona. That’s why Washington signed Ertz. And the veteran has remained healthy enough to start in every game. Ertz has also been a key part of Daniels’ development.

Sinnott has just five targets this season, with five receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. The Commanders aren’t disappointed in Sinnott. He’s behind a veteran player. The hope is he’ll have an increased role in 2025.

Does Commanders’ roster move indicate Zach Ertz will be unavailable vs. Eagles?

The Commanders made a roster move on Tuesday.

The Washington Commanders used their off day to make a roster move. Washington placed second-year running back/wide receiver Kazmeir Allen on injured reserve. Allen is a member of the Commanders’ practice squad.

General manager Adam Peters wasted no time replacing Allen’s spot on the practice squad, signing tight end Tyree Jackson.

Who is Jackson?

The 27-year-old, 6-foot-7, 250-pound Jackson played collegiately at Buffalo and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019. The Bills waived Jackson during final cuts, and he was selected in the XFL draft in October 2019. In 2020, he served as Cardale Jones’ backup for the D.C. Defenders until the league suspended operations.

He signed with the Eagles in 2021 and transitioned to tight end. After two years with the Eagles, he was waived and the Giants signed him to the practice squad.

Jackson has appeared in 16 NFL games, catching three passes for 22 yards and a touchdown.

While Jackson was signed to the practice squad, the Commanders could elevate him to the 53-man roster before Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Why? Starting tight end Zach Ertz suffered a concussion in Sunday’s win over the Saints. That means Ertz will remain in the NFL’s concussion protocol until cleared.

Washington will turn to John Bates and rookie Ben Sinnott if Ertz is out next week. Bates and Sinnott have played a lot this season but haven’t been as involved in the passing game as Ertz.

Commanders rookie tight end confirms he’s a ‘Swiftie’

Ben Sinnott scored on the “Taylor Swift” play and confirms he’s a Swiftie.

It’s been quite the week for Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott. In Sunday’s 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers, Sinnott caught his first NFL pass — a touchdown.

On Thursday, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury met with the media and revealed Sinnott’s touchdown came on a play called “Taylor Swift.” Yes, you read that correctly.

“His first catch was a touchdown, and the play was called Taylor Swift,” Kingsbury said. “So, you can’t really beat that to start your NFL scoring career.”

Kingsbury also noted that the Commanders had some other plays named after pop stars, too.

Unfortunately for Sinnott, he also met with the media Thursday as the Commanders had an open locker room. As expected, “Taylor Swift” was a popular topic for the Kansas State rookie.

“I think the tight end is just a bunch of guys who like Taylor Swift, man,” Sinnott said with a smile. “So, it kind of just like a group consensus. It’s one I will never forget.”

Sinnott was then asked if he was one of those tight ends who is a Swift fan.

“Oh, for sure, yeah, my fiance is a huge Taylor Swift fan,” he said before being forced to name songs from the famous pop star.

Washington’s other tight ends denied being “Swifties.”

Sinnott said that when the play was called, he knew it was coming to him, as the Commanders had had the play ready for weeks and had been waiting to use it.

Sinnott and the Commanders are back home against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Commanders rookie’s first NFL TD came on a play called ‘Taylor Swift”

Commanders TE Ben SInnott’s first career TD came on the “Taylor Swift” play.

Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott had a quiet start to his NFL career. Sinnott did not have a catch through the first six games this season until he was finally targeted in last week’s 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers.

It just so happened that his first NFL catch was also a touchdown. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury provided more information on Sinnott’s first career catch on Thursday.

“His first catch was a touchdown, and the play was called ‘Taylor Swift,’ so you can’t really beat that to start your NFL scoring career,” Kingsbury said on Thursday.

The fun didn’t stop there, though, as Kingsbury revealed the Commanders have other plays named after pop stars.

The Commanders also have a play named “Kelce,” but not after Travis Kelce. It’s simply called Kelce, with Kingsbury letting everyone know the plays aren’t “married together.”

As for Sinnott, the second-round pick from Kansas State has played in all seven games for the Commanders, appearing on 32% of Washington’s offensive snaps. Sinnott has been lauded for his blocking, but Kingsbury hinted that he could be much more involved in the passing game going forward.

Commanders TE Ben Sinnott’s first touchdown will be the first of many

Ben Sinnott scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday. Get used to it.

In the Washington Commanders’ 40-7 rout of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, rookie tight end Ben Sinnott caught his first NFL pass — a touchdown.

Sinnott played 30% of the offensive snaps entering Sunday’s game but was featured as more of a blocker in Washington’s top-five running game. Sinnott’s time was coming, but regardless of his impact on the stat sheet, he was making a significant impact on the offense.

Sinnott has served as Washington’s No. 2 or No. 3 tight end behind Zach Ertz and, sometimes, John Bates. The longtime veteran Ertz is the unquestioned starter, while Bates is one of the NFL’s top blocking tight ends.

The Commanders entered the offseason with a plan for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Regardless of the outside noise, they didn’t deviate from that plan, and Daniels is already one of the NFL’s top young quarterbacks.

While it wasn’t discussed much, the Commanders also had a plan for Sinnott. The plan was for Ertz to play while also mentoring younger players, such as Daniels and Sinnott. Washington players and coaches have praised Ertz for his leadership. However, the plan for Sinnott was to slowly incorporate him into the offense. While Ertz remains Washington’s starting tight end, Daniels now has another weapon defenses must account for weekly.

“It’s pretty cool to have your first NFL catch be a touchdown,” Sinnott said after the game.

Sinnott will likely score many more touchdowns. Ertz is on a one-year deal that could be extended if he remains healthy. Regardless, Sinnott is a significant part of Washington’s future.

Jim Nagy, executive director of the Reese’s Senior Bowl and a former NFL scout, sees big things in Sinnott’s future.

Everything the Commanders are doing is working for the first time in a long time. It is, indeed, a new day in Washington.

Fantasy football outlook: Washington Commanders tight ends

Will youth upside or veteran steadiness win out in Washington?

There’s an NFL adage that a tight end is a young quarterback’s best friend. They can serve not only as a protector in blocking but run shorter routes and settle in soft spots in zones to create an easy receiving target.

The Washington Commanders are starting a new era with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and made a pair of tight end moves to give him a position upgrade, signing free agent Zach Ertz and drafting Ben Sinnott in the second round.

Commanders rookie TE Ben Sinnott a finalist for ‘Angry Runs’

Ben Sinnott’s catch-and-run earned him some national attention.

Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott had been quiet through the first two weeks of training camp. In daily reports, Sinnott’s name was rarely mentioned. That didn’t mean he wasn’t having a good camp, but other players were standing out more.

That changed on Saturday in Washington’s preseason opener against the New York Jets. Sinnott caught three passes for 57 yards, which led the Commanders, but it was his 44-yard reception that had social media excited for his potential.

Sinnott caught the Jeff Driskel pass across the middle of the field, ran over one Jets defender, and carried others for another 25 yards.

On Monday’s edition of “Good Morning Football” on the NFL Network, Kyle Brandt named Sinnott one of his three nominees for “Angry Runs.”

“Angry Runs” is a popular weekly feature usually reserved for the regular season, where Brandt and his hosts pick a winner and give them a scepter. In addition, the weekly winner gets his own “Angry Runs” t-shirt through Homage.

Here’s Brandt discussing Sinnott:

It has to be Sinnott, right?

Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been a finalist for “Angry Runs” several times but has failed to win the scepter. Maybe Sinnott can correct some of those wrongs by taking home the hardware.

Fantasy football: Commanders TE Ben Sinnott a sleeper in 2024

Could Commanders rookie TE Ben Sinnott be a fantasy sleeper in 2024?

Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott has been quiet during his first training camp. Please don’t mistake that, for he’s had a bad training camp. He hasn’t. Through the first two weeks, veteran starter Zach Ertz has handled the majority of snaps as Sinnott gets acclimated to the NFL game.

In fantasy football terms, if you’re looking for tight end help from the Commanders, Ertz is probably your guy. The 33-year-old looks rejuvenated after reuniting with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

Tight end production isn’t always easy to find in the NFL. Not every team has a tight end who puts up big numbers. So, if you’re playing a league that starts two tight ends, you could be searching high and low for some sneaky production.

Enter Sinnott.

The Commanders spent the No. 53 overall pick on the former Kansas State star. Sinnott was KSU’s best player, and he’s big, athletic and versatile. One of the reasons why Washington liked Sinnott was because he was a willing blocker, but it could move him across the formation. So, if Ertz is the only tight end on the field, Sinnott could play some fullback or H-Back.

Sinnott will see the field in 2024, and that playing time could increase throughout the season.

NFL.com recently looked at 10 fantasy sleepers at tight end, and Sinnott came in at No. 10.

Projected draft position: Round 17 (TE23)

A second rookie tight end? Have I lost my mind? Maybe, but see my comment about rookies in the Brock Bowers section and then take a gander at Ben Sinnott’s profile. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound athlete out of Kansas State exceeded draft expectations with his Round 2 selection, after turning in a stellar performance at the NFL combine that included a 40-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-6-inch broad jump and a 6.82-second 3-cone drill.

General manager Adam Peters compared Sinnott to two 49ers: All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk and All-Pro tight end George Kittle. Peters was in San Francisco when the 49ers acquired both players.

Keep in mind that Ertz will be 34 in November. He’s dealt with injuries over the past two seasons, so if he can’t make it through the season healthy, Sinnott becomes even more valuable.