NFL · NFC East

Washington Commanders news Today, Thursday, November 5

Get Commanders news every morning

One free email: the Commanders in 30 seconds, the whole story in 5. Every story links to its sources.

Free, no account. Follow other teams too? Pick them all. By signing up, you agree to our privacy policy.

0:30

The 30-second version

  1. NFLCommanders' Dan Quinn is asked how he'll slow Rams receiver Davante Adams, who is on injured reserve.
  2. NFLEagles-Commanders drew about 19 million average viewers on NBC, per Nielsen, despite both teams' modest records.
  3. NFLLions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.
5:00

The 5-minute version

NFL 3rd in the NFC East

Record2–4–1

Last · Sun, Nov 1 · Final

W 27–10 vs Eagles

1234T
PHI1000010
WSH31031127

Next Sun, Nov 8 1:00 PM ET vs Rams

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Commanders' Dan Quinn is asked how he'll slow Rams receiver Davante Adams, who is on injured reserve.

Quinn answered by describing the Rams' varied personnel packages instead, according to the NY Post's account of his Wednesday press conference. Adams has been out since Oct. 18 after a non-contact injury, and a ruptured hamstring is reported to keep him out 6-10 weeks, pointing to a possible return in mid-December.

Source: NY Post Sports

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Eagles-Commanders drew about 19 million average viewers on NBC, per Nielsen, despite both teams' modest records.

ProFootballTalk said the game itself was not particularly compelling and that the league could have flexed it out of the Sunday night window but did not.

Source: ProFootballTalk

Bleeding Green Nation's film review says the Eagles' defense failed to bounce back after the loss to Washington.

According to Bleeding Green Nation, the Commanders finished with 339 yards and averaged 5.9 yards per play, with 135 rushing yards at 5.2 per carry. The reviewer says Jordan Davis was disappointing again and Jalen Carter was inconsistent, and that even Quinyon Mitchell was not playing well. The piece credits Vic Fangio with trying different fronts, coverages and pressure, but says the changes were not working consistently.

Source: Bleeding Green Nation

NFC East

TeamWLTPCT
Giants421.643
Cowboys350.375
Commanders241.357
Eagles260.250

Around the NFL

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain

How this is made: Summaries are written with AI from the linked reporting. For the full account, read the sources.

Past days

Around the NFC East

All NFL teams