Has Commanders rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt shown enough to be the No. 1 back in 2026? Former Washington coach says not yet.

So, for the remainder of the Washington Commanders’ loss last weekend, Martin was relegated to special teams and only a handful of late-down plays. His 27 defensive snaps (30 percent of Washington’s total) were his fewest in a game in more than two years, dating back to when he was a rookie reserve.

Things were looking dire for the Philadelphia Eagles after losing three straight games, but now they've bounced back by stringing together three straight wins,

As in Week 17 against the Cowboys, Marcus Mariota may miss the Commanders’ Week 18 matchup with the NFC East champion Eagles on Sunday because of injuries.

Prescott lofted a seam ball deep down the middle on third-and-11 for wide receiver/return man KaVontae Turpin, and the All-Pro returner left the Washington defense in the dust for an 86-yard touchdown. Three drives for three touchdowns for the Cowboys. They lead 21-3 with seven minutes left in the first half.

The Cowboys and Commanders met in an NFC East matchup on Christmas Day. Here's what went down as USA TODAY Sports provided live updates and highlights

The season finale in Philadelphia provides Washington a chance to snap back at the Eagles, who went for a 2-point conversion late in a 29-18 victory in Week 16. Just as significant, it marks the end of the Commanders' dreadful season.

Marcus Mariota could be unavailable in Week 18 due to his injuries, giving veteran quarterback Josh Johnson his second straight start when the Washington Commanders close the season against the host Philadelphia Eagles.

Cowboys vs. Commanders opens a Christmas Day tripleheader in the NFL. Follow along for the latest news and highlights.

The Commanders have one game remaining in the 2025 NFL season. Entering 2026, Deebo Samuel could become a cap casualty this offseason.