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Marshon Lattimore is out for the season. Luke McCaffrey could be, too.
Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that cornerback Marshon Lattimore will miss the rest of the season after injuring the ACL in his left knee during Washington’s 38-14 loss to the Seattle
Seahawks . Wide receiver and kick returner Luke McCaffrey suffered a fractured collarbone that appears likely to knock him out for the season, too.
Lattimore joins running back Austin Ekeler (torn Achilles tendon) and defensive ends Deatrich Wise Jr. (torn quadriceps) and Dorance Armstrong (torn ACL) as Week 1 starters who have been ruled out for the season. A third defensive end, Javontae Jean-Baptiste, also is unlikely to return this season because of a torn pectoral muscle.
McCaffrey is now in the same situation. Quinn said the Commanders are “still working through the timetable” for his recovery, but McCaffrey posted a montage of photos on Instagram on Monday in an apparent ode to his 2025 season.
McCaffrey’s injury is a blow to Washington’s already-decimated wide receiving corps and its kick return unit; the second-year player had established himself as one of the top returners in the NFL. Among players with at least one kickoff return per game, he ranks third in the league in average (29.6 yards), and he is seventh in all-purpose yards (972).
McCaffrey also had caught 11 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns. He was pressed into a more substantial role following injuries to Noah Brown, who is on injured reserve with a groin injury, and two-time Pro Bowl pick Terry McLaurin, who missed a fifth game Sunday after aggravating a quad injury.
Asked for an update on McLaurin, Quinn hinted that he is unlikely to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions and could be out through the Commanders’ Week 12 bye, given that a trip to Madrid to face the Miami Dolphins is coming in Week 11.
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Commanders LB Frankie Luvu suspended for third hip-drop tackle of season
The NFL suspended Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu one game without pay on Monday for committing his third hip-drop tackle of the season.
Luvu was fined $23,186 for a hip-drop tackle in Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons, then fined $46,372 for a second offense in Week 8, against the Kansas City Chiefs. The third took place Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
Luvu’s suspension is the league’s first for hip-drop tackles, which became illegal plays in 2024. He is eligible to return to Washington’s active roster on Nov. 10, following its game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Collective Bargaining Agreement allows Luvu to appeal the suspension.
Luvu plans to appeal the suspension, according to a league source.
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5 takeaways from Washington’s loss to Seattle
3. Daniels was pressured all night.
The Seahawks had developed a reputation for having a potent pass-rush, despite rarely using more than just their front four, prior to Sunday’s game. That, plus the dearth of weapons at wide receiver, made life difficult for Daniels.
According to ESPN Research, Daniels was pressured on 51% of his dropbacks, which resulted in Daniels having to scramble to avoid defenders and use his legs to pick up yardage as opposed to looking for options in the passing game. He was sacked four times, including a 10-yard loss on third-and-4 in the third quarter that forced another punt.
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Final thoughts | Quinn provides updates on Daniels, Lattimore, McCaffrey
Quinn expressed regret for keeping Daniels in the game after it became clear the Commanders could not make a comeback against the Seahawks. “I’ve been thinking about it nonstop,” Quinn said, “and man, I missed it.” The plan was to avoid any read run plays on the drive, but Daniels elected to sramble on a play to try to get into the end zone. “That’s on me,” Quinn added, because saying once again that the team “missed the mark” against the Seahawks.
Quinn [also said] that defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. would move down to the field to call plays for the Lions game.
“Joe will move down from the press box onto the field this week and we’re going to dig in hard on changes we can make, to make an impact and make a difference. And that’s one that we will do.”
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Daniels’s Injury Solidifies Careening Season for Commanders
Where do the Commanders go from here?
For one, Washington D.C. Years of back-and-forth about a potential relocation has been settled, and the team can focus on building its new home on the old RFK Stadium site.
Regarding its quarterback, Quinn said he is “certain” the team will give Daniels the support on offense and defense to try to prevent injuries in the future. “The hamstring injury and tonight with an elbow, it’s really important we get that part right. And we will,” Quinn told reporters after the game.
In the meantime, the Commanders will probably hobble to the finish line, as half of its remaining games are against major playoff contenders (the Lions, Broncos, and Eagles twice). That means the team could make a move before the trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon. Looking ahead, its Christmas Day matchup against the divisional rival Cowboys should still draw a crowd for Netflix. And the team can think more about what it wants to offer its sensational yet injury-prone quarterback in a likely contract extension at the end of next season while trying to get everyone healthy for a more promising campaign next fall.
Washington still has its new owner, its franchise quarterback, its new stadium, its re-energized fans. The miraculous rebuild is still very much alive, if only paused at the moment for an injury intermission.
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Treylon Burks : Lands back on practice squad
Burks reverted to Washington’s practice squad Monday, per the NFL’s transaction log. After joining the Commanders’ practice squad in mid-October, Burks got his first elevation ahead of Sunday’s loss to Seattle. He logged a pretty hefty workload with 33 of 65 offensive snaps, finishing fourth among Washington’s wideouts. Burks caught his only target for 14 yards in the contest and also played two snaps on special teams. Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) missed the matchup and isn’t expected to return in Week 10, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, and Luke McCaffrey fractured his collarbone Sunday, so there’s a good chance Burks will be active again this Sunday versus Detroit.
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Commanders Listening to Trade Offers for Andrew Wylie, Nick Allegretti
With the 2025 season heading in the wrong direction, the Commanders could look to sell off some spare parts that could help them out in the future.
One area where the Commanders have some extra depth is along their offensive line. George Fant, Andrew Wylie, and Nick Allegretti are all backups for them who have starting experience throughout their careers, and with teams always looking for offensive line help, they could hold some value on the trade market.
Of that trio, reports indicate that Washington is open to trading both Wylie and Allegretti. Wylie is in his third season with the Commanders and has 92 starts in his eight-year career, while also featuring the versatility to play at both guard and tackle. Allegretti is in his second season with the Commanders and has 32 starts over his seven-year career, although he has only played at the guard positions throughout his career.
“Sources: The Commanders have been open to trading several players, including OL Andrew Wylie and OL Nick Allegretti, both of whom bring extensive starting and playoff experience,” NFL insider Jordan Schultz shared in a post on X. “Wylie has valuable position flexibility, having played both guard spots and right tackle during his career.”
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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold shows class after the game regarding Jayden Daniels
After the game, it would’ve been easy for Darnold to focus on his performance or his team’s big win over the Commanders in prime time. But before Darnold discussed himself or his team, he wanted to talk about Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels.
“Thinking about Jayden as well right now,” Darnold said in his postgame press conference. “That last play that he had didn’t look too good, so just thinking about him and what he’s going through right now, I just wanted to say that.”
Darnold spoke from the heart. It was a classy gesture from Seattle’s starting quarterback.
No one asked Darnold what he thought. Those were his thoughts, unprompted. The 28-year-old quarterback has dealt with his share of adversity since entering the NFL as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Darnold is on his fifth NFL team and has finally found a home. It didn’t happen the way he probably wanted or expected, but Darnold is finally among the NFL’s better quarterbacks.
So, when Darnold speaks about going through something or battling adversity, he understands.
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Eagles Film Review: Jaire Alexander trade feels like a market opportunity
He’s unlikely to start immediately, but he gives Philadelphia an experienced rotational piece who is worth taking a look at. I think it’s a good move. He’s a once-elite corner whose body (or mind) has let him down, but whose football intelligence should remain intact. The 2025 film offers no reason for optimism, but the 2024 tape still shows a capable defender who can excel in zone coverage. His 2024 film is better than any Eagles cornerback on the roster, other than Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. If the Eagles can somehow get him to play like that again (he is only 28, he’s not even in his 30’s!), then this trade will really help the Eagles this season.
I prefer this move to the Michael Carter II move because I think Alexander has shown he can be good more recently, and his upside is higher. This trade feels like a market opportunity. The Eagles saw a talented player at rock-bottom value who wasn’t even playing. If his knees hold up, and if a change of scenery helps him regain his confidence, this could look like a quiet steal. But expectations must be realistic. The 2025 film does suck.
The talent is still somewhere in there; whether it resurfaces is anyone’s guess. I like the gamble…
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Dallas Cowboys did something for first time all season in Cardinals loss
[T]he Cowboys had not lost consecutive games across the previous eight games of 2025.
That changed on Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals
The Cowboys have actually lost three of their last for dating back to the Panthers game. They hold a record of 3-5-1 through nine games and now have the bye week to think about things before playing on Monday Night Football yet again.
Playoff hopes were already incredibly low for the Cowboys and would have remained so with a win against Arizona. They are technically still not zero, but everybody understands that this is not a team that is headed for the postseason any time soon.
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Code Blue: Cowboys hemorrhage self respect vs lowly Cards, self destruct in 27-17 loss
Dallas took the field…only to get dog walked by the Cardinals. The Cowboys had two fumbles inside Cardinals territory, to match two go-for-it coaching decisions that went bad, and it all led to a 27-17 defeat.
While the defense was once again a total bust, for the second straight game the vaunted Dak Prescott-led offense was missing in action. The Cowboys were shut out in the first half, and it once again started with a stalled opening drive. This time, instead of settling for a field goal like they did against Denver in Week 8, Dallas was stopped on a fourth-down attempt.
They’d punt on their net drive and fumble on their third, quickly going down 10-0. The team was able to block a punt and recover for a score, but the defense allowed the Cardinals to march down the field in response and erase the score with a touchdown of their own.
Dallas’ late comeback effort was thwarted when, down 17, they chose to go for it from the Arizona 21 instead of kicking a field goal to cut the deficit to two scores.
What made things even more disappointing is the defense allowed journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett carve them up, as Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride got whatever they wanted, repeatedly moving the chains on third down. CB DaRon Bland was targeted over and over and over again by the Arizona attack.
The Cowboys enter their bye week without much hope based on their performance, even if they aren’t technically out of the playoff race. Now the attention will turn to what kind of draft picks they’re going to give up on Tuesday.
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Jerry Jones hints Cowboys have made trade ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, declines to give details
“A lot of action going on right now in terms of trading, we certainly have made a trade and we may make a couple more trades before that deadline,” Jones said, via the Dallas Morning News. “We’ve made one. We possibly could make two more, and I’m going to wait and let you read about that when we send the papers in tomorrow.”
The big remaining questions are who the newcomer will be, what position does he play and what Dallas gave up in the deal.
Jones said on Monday the player would “address some of the things that have been our shortcomings.”
One of the players possibly on the Cowboys’ radar (Jaelan Phillips) was dealt to the rival Philadelphia Eagles on Monday morning. The Titans’ Arden Key, the Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb and the Raiders’ Malcolm Koonce were other names to monitor, per Rapoport.
We have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET to find out what exactly Jones has up his sleeve.
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Jerry Jones walks back trade talk after Cowboys’ double-digit loss to Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walked back his trade talk from Monday following a dismal 27-17 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
“We have options and one of the biggest options is whether to do it or not,” Jones said of a trade via the team’s official website. “You ask, does tonight, does this win or loss tonight [change anything], I don’t know. I don’t know. We could conceivably see something that we ought to do in spite of tonight.
“The answer to your question? No, there is no trade right now. We would have to make anything happen tomorrow. I want to be real clear about that. But there is one that I can do. Without question, there is one I can do. There is not one, but there is one that I can do and I’m leaning toward doing it.”
During his pregame media rounds, the Cowboys owner hinted that a trade was already on the way, saying at the time that “We’ve made one. We possibly could make two more.”
Now he sounds less sure.
It’s unclear whether that “made” trade was potentially contingent on the Cowboys winning Monday night. The totality of the loss to the Cardinals, in which they got outplayed on both sides of the ball by a hungrier, more prepared team, could have Jones rethinking making a move.
However, if Dallas does do anything on Tuesday before the trade deadline, they’ll be buyers, not sellers.
“I like our nuts and bolts a lot,” [Jones said.] “I don’t like what’s happening to the nuts and bolts, but I like them a lot.”
Big Blue View
NY Giants won’t fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen
The New York Giants won’t fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen despite giving up 105 points during a three-game losing straak that has seen the Giants go from 2-4 to a disheartening 2-7.
With a revamped unit that was expected to be one of the better defenses in the league, the Giants are 28th in points allowed (27.7) and last in the NFL in yards allowed per rushing attempt (5.5). Aside from Brian Burns, who leads the league with 11.0 sacks, the defense has fallen short of expectations.
Bowen was hired by the Giants before the 2024 season after Daboll and former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale engaged in a highly-publicized power struggle that ended with Martindale leaving the Giants.
In Bowen’s first year, the Giants’ defense was 21st in the NFL in in points and 24th in yards allowed. The Giants have surrendered more than 30 points four times.
Co-owner John Mara, clearly unhappy with the defense in Bowen’s first season, gave Daboll and GM Joe Schoen an opening to replace Bowen at the end of last season.
“Quite frankly, I didn’t think our defense played very well this year, at all,” Mara said. “I’m tired of watching teams go up and down the field on us, so I think that has to be addressed.”
The Giants stuck with Bowen.
Rather than getting better, the defense has regressed.
The Giants lost 34-24 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, a third straight game in which they have allowed more than 30 points.
The Giants gave up 33 points in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 7, 38 points to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8 and 34 on Sunday. They were head of Denver 19-0 after three quarters, but the defense has fallen apart since.
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Detroit Lions Week 9 stock report: 12 fallers, 4 risers vs. Vikings
Not to be hyperbolic, but the Detroit Lions’ 27–24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings might go down as the most surprisingly unprepared and disappointing efforts of the Dan Campbell era. Coming off a bye, playing at home as near double-digit favorites against a quarterback making just his third career start, and facing a defense they’ve historically shredded—this should’ve been a statement game. Instead, it looked like the Vikings wanted it more, while the Lions were still out trick-or-treating.
Now sitting at 1-2 in the division with more losses than they had all of last regular season, Detroit has squandered the post-bye advantage and will be searching for answers. This week’s stock report—heavy on the red arrows—reflects just how far off their game they looked on Sunday.
Stock up: Sam LaPorta, TE
LaPorta was a ball magnet on the opening drive—the only time the Lions offense looked like itself. On that touchdown march, he hauled in three catches for 66 yards, three first downs, and a score. The first offensive play of the game featured his patented sideline juke to move the chains, and his touchdown came with a barrel of YAC to finish the job.
Overall, LaPorta tied Amon-Ra St. Brown for the team lead with 97 receiving yards on six catches and led the team in both first downs (four) and yards after catch (57).
While LaPorta’s run blocking has improved dramatically in his third season, there were a few rough snaps in this one. On two David Montgomery runs to the left side, he was tasked with blocking Jalen Redmond and got bullied off the spot—a tough assignment, but one drawn up that way. He was also stood up in the hole by Jonathan Greenard on a failed wide zone run for Jahmyr Gibbs. Still, this was a strong overall showing and another reminder that LaPorta remains one of the most dependable pieces in an offense still searching for rhythm.
Stock down: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
It was a rough day overall for Gibbs, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry—his lowest mark since Week 1—and posting a 16.7% offensive success rate on 12 touches, the lowest single-game figure of his career. After the opening drive, Detroit’s offense leaned heavily into horizontal concepts against a fast-flowing Vikings defense, and Gibbs had nowhere to go. Even as a receiver, there wasn’t a single successful play drawn up to get him in space.
Where things really unraveled was in pass protection. Minnesota’s cross-dog simulated pressures from the linebackers consistently exposed Gibbs, and he struggled to hold up. He was charged with seven pressures on 16 pass-blocking snaps—tied for the most by any running back in a game since at least 2018, per Next Gen Stats. The hope now is that this doesn’t become a recurring issue that limits his role on passing downs, as he had been an improved this season as a pass protector.
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NFL Moves Super Bowl Opening Night Over Turf Concerns, Leans Into Music
The NFL, meanwhile, has altered its plan for Super Bowl Opening Night, where the two competing teams have their media availability with credentialed press, and the event is ticketed for the public as another fan engagement vehicle.
Typically held in the Super Bowl stadium, the plan for Super Bowl LX is to hold Opening Night instead at the San Jose Convention Center. The shift is designed to protect the grass field at Levi’s Stadium. Other recent Super Bowl host stadiums either have artificial turf fields where this isn’t a concern or have a tray system in which the field can be removed earlier in the week and returned for the game.
