Column

Jayden Daniels makes it look effortless. It’s actually all meticulous.

Look under the hood of the Commanders’ rookie quarterback’s ‘natural’ performance, and you’ll discover hours of methodical attention on mechanics.

By Sally JenkinsOctober 15, 2024

Commanders’ Jonathan Allen done for the season with torn pectoral muscle

The eighth-year Washington defensive lineman underwent an MRI on Monday and is seeking a second opinion after getting hurt in Sunday’s loss against the Ravens.

By Nicki JhabvalaOctober 14, 2024

Hail or Fail: Washington’s defense no match for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry

Baltimore scored on five consecutive possessions and finished with 484 yards of offense.

By Scott AllenOctober 14, 2024

In Jayden Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin has found his perfect match

Chemistry keeps building between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who connected for two touchdowns Sunday.

By Sam FortierOctober 14, 2024
Column

The Commanders put up a respectable fight. That counts as progress.

It’s clear the Washington Commanders aren’t in the Baltimore Ravens’ class. But they passed a test Sunday by sticking with the Super Bowl contenders.

By Candace BucknerOctober 13, 2024

Commanders’ blemishes are exposed in a 30-23 loss to the Ravens

Washington’s four-game winning streak comes to a close in Baltimore after it couldn’t generate enough defensive stops.

By Nicki JhabvalaOctober 13, 2024

The ultimate fan’s guide for Commanders-Ravens game day

It’s Crab Cake Week for The Post’s game day guide, with Jayden Daniels and the Commanders set to meet the Ravens in Baltimore on Sunday.

By Scott AllenOctober 12, 2024
Column

Lamar Jackson created the space for Jayden Daniels to soar

When Jayden Daniels sees Lamar Jackson on Sunday in Baltimore, his message should be “Thanks.”

By Candace BucknerOctober 11, 2024
Column

Jayden Daniels is lethal on broken plays. It comes from practice.

Broken plays require an element of improvisation, but for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders, those moments are rehearsed.

By Barry SvrlugaOctober 11, 2024

The Commanders have emerged, and the Ravens are their first elite opponent

When first-place teams meet, the details matter. That will be the case Sunday in Baltimore.

By Sam FortierOctober 10, 2024

Derrick Henry is a problem. It’s the Commanders’ turn to try to solve it.

The NFL’s most reliable wrecking ball, now with the Baltimore Ravens, swings toward a Washington defense that just had its best game of the season.

By Nicki JhabvalaOctober 9, 2024

Pat Fischer, undersized NFL defensive back, dies at 84

Known for playing well beyond his physique in 17 NFL seasons, the final 10 in Washington, the cornerback perfected the “bump and run” coverage technique.

By Leonard ShapiroOctober 8, 2024

Commanders’ defense shows what it can be when ‘arriving violently’

Porous to start the season Washington’s ‘D’ finally clicked Sunday against the Browns, as it delivered seven sacks and consistent pressure.

By Nicki JhabvalaOctober 7, 2024

Hail or Fail: Frankie Luvu and the Commanders feasted against Deshaun Watson

Washington sacked Watson seven times and limited Cleveland to one third-down conversion on 13 attempts in a blowout win.

By Scott AllenOctober 7, 2024

Jayden Daniels tracker: Even when he misses throws, the offense soars

We’re tracking Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels through stats, stories and quotes during his anticipated rookie season.

By Washington Post staff, Artur Galocha and Nicki JhabvalaOctober 7, 2024

A new sign of hope at Commanders games: all the fans wearing No. 5

Jayden Daniels jerseys are everywhere at Washington Commanders home games, now that the rookie quarterback and the team are thriving.

By Sam FortierOctober 7, 2024

After ‘grimy start,’ Jayden Daniels and the Commanders sail to another win

Jayden Daniels started slow and threw an interception in the red zone. No matter. He turned things around as the Commanders beat the Browns, 34-13.

By Nicki JhabvalaOctober 6, 2024
Column

Jayden Daniels is changing what’s expected — and what’s possible

After their fourth straight win, Daniels and these Commanders are making it easy to dream.

By Barry SvrlugaOctober 6, 2024

The Commanders’ O-line looked like a vulnerability. It has become a strength.

The offensive front looked anything but settled during training camp and the first few weeks of the season. It has found its footing the past two weeks.

By Nicki JhabvalaOctober 5, 2024
Column

These Commanders are rekindling an old familiar feeling

For one tortured fan, Jayden Daniels and these Commanders are making it okay to care again.

By Kevin B. BlackistoneOctober 5, 2024