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Commanders sign Diggs

August 5, 2026

The Washington Commanders have bolstered their receiving corps by signing former Patriot Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million. The move provides quarterback Jayden Daniels with a proven, high-caliber weapon on the perimeter while bringing the 32-year-old receiver back to his home state of Maryland. Diggs spent the 2025 season with the Patriots, demonstrating that he remains a highly effective target despite entering the later stages…

7 Points on the Patriots 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders

August 8, 2025

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Courtesy of the New England Patriots 1.Henderson with a bang: Rookie running back Tre’veyon Henderson opened the game with a 100 yard kickoff return and sent Patriots fans into a frenzy to open the game. It was an impressive start to Henderson’s career and it created a buzz at Gillette Stadium that we have not seen in a while. The speed and big play ability we saw at Ohio State was…

Seven Points on the Patriots 20-10 loss to the Commanders

August 26, 2024

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The Patriots wrapped up the preseason with a 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night. Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Here are seven takeaways from the loss as the Patriots are onto Cincinnati. 1. Maye Day: Drake Maye took over for Jacoby Brissett after the first series and proceeded to lead the team on an 11 play, 88 yard drive that was capped off by an 18 yard touchdown…

Patriots Preview: New England Patriots (1-1) at Washington Commanders (0-2)

August 25, 2024

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Kickoff: The Patriots wrap up the preseason with a visit to the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football. As of right now, it is the only prime time game of the season for the team. With cutdown day coming up on Tuesday, the Patriots have to trim the roster down to 53 players by 4 pm. Tonight’s game is a final audition of sorts for almost half the roster. Here…

Commanders draft DB Mike Sainristil

April 27, 2024

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On Friday night, the Washington Commanders drafted Mike Sainristil with the 50th overall pick, and the 18th selection in the second round. Sainristil is a slot corner who excelled at Michigan, and helped lead the Wolverines to a national title this past season. A local product out of Everett, Sainristil started his career at Michigan as a wide receiver. He had sporadic success there before settling in on the defensive…

Seven Points on the Patriots 20-17 loss to the Commanders

November 5, 2023

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The Patriots dropped to 2-7 on the season after their 20-17 loss to the Washington Commanders. Mired by another slow start, the Patriots came from behind to take the lead in the second quarter but the defense could not hold it and the offense struggled once again. The Patriots are to Germany on Thursday ahead of their game against the Colts in Frankfurt. Here are seven points from today’s loss….

Commanders 20, Patriots 17 – Pats fall to 2-7 as comeback bid falls short

November 5, 2023

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Image courtesy of Charles Krupa/Associated Press FOXBOROUGH – Another Sunday, another backbreaking loss for the Patriots in a year that’s been full of them. Washington dominated in all three phases for the majority of the game, but New England had a chance to tie or win the game with a last-minute drive until a ball ricocheted off of JuJu Smith-Schuster’s hands and into the waiting arms of a Commanders defender…

5 Match-Ups to Watch vs. the Washington Commanders

November 5, 2023

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Courtesy of USATI The Patriots host the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. It is a must win game for both teams if they want to salvage their season. The Patriots haven’t had many favorable match-ups this season but this is a game where they do. Let’s see if they take advantage of them. Here are five match-ups to watch in this game. David Andrews vs. Jonathan Allen: Andrews will have his…

Patriots Game Plan – Washington Commanders

November 5, 2023

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The Patriots host the Washington Commanders today at Gillette Stadium. Like the Patriots, the Commanders have been inconsistent on both sides of the ball. On paper, Washington has a more talented roster but they do not always play up to their ability. The Patriots can take advantage of their inconsistency with a good plan and execution. Here are three offensive and defensive keys. 1. Get Douglas 20 touches: Quite frankly,…

Patriots Four Down Preview: Washington Commanders (3-5) at New England Patriots (2-6)

November 5, 2023

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Kickoff: The Patriots host the Washington Commanders today at Gillette Stadium. Washington comes in with a record of 3-5. The Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles last week, 38-31. Washington blew a double digit lead in the loss. New England lost to the Dolphins 31-17 dropping their record to 17-42 all-time in Miami. Four Downs: (Four keys to the game) 1. Throw the ball early: Washington traded away both Chase…