Author: Makari Coleman

After an excruciating loss to the Cleveland Browns last week the Washington Commanders were officially knocked out of playoff contention. With that, their season seemingly ended a week early at the very moment the scoreboard hit triple zeros. After such a gut-wrenching loss it would be assumed that they would just roll over in their final game of the season. However, there was still work left to be done to finish the season for this year’s Washington Commanders team. Furthermore, they looked to finish the season off on a high note against their arch nemesis, Dallas. As the Washington Commanders…

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Following their heartbreaking loss at home last week against the New York Giants the Washington Commanders looked to bounce back this week. As they were excited to get some essential players back on the defensive side of the ball.  With former Defensive Rookie of the Year, Chase Young, making his season debut and starting cornerback Benjamin St-Juste returning from an ankle injury. Furthermore, Washington came into this week being 4-0-1 in their last five games on the road.  With their playoff chances slipping drastically after their loss last week, this was a game where they needed to pull off another…

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After a much-needed bye week, the Washington Commanders looked to rid themselves of the bitter taste in their mouths after tying with the New York Giants two weeks ago. Coincidentally, they would be able to do so against the  Giants once again under the bright lights of Sunday night football. This was more than just a divisional rivalry game for the Washington Commanders; this was essentially a home play-off game for them. As this was a game that had tremendous significance on their playoff contingency. From the start of the game it had the feel of a throwback game; as…

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After last week’s roller coaster ride of a game against the Falcons; where it took a late game interception from Kendall Fuller to seal the much-needed victory. The Washington Commanders traveled to New York for a head to head battle against their division rival; New York Giants. As they looked to improve their winning streak to four games and continue their push for a spot in the playoffs. However, for the second week in a row the Commanders’ found themselves once again in a seesaw type of game; where things were up and down for them. Although, Washington was able…

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Following the Washington Commanders dominating performance last week against the Houston Texans. They looked to keep things rolling as they traveled back home to host the Atlanta Falcons. This was a game that had significant playoff implications for the two teams. As they are both currently vying for a Wild Card spot. Coming into the game it was expected that it would be a ground and pound type of game. Being that these two teams are mirroring images of one another; as both the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons  ethos this season has been to wear teams down with the…

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Following last week’s monumental upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles; the Washington Commanders’ looked to carry that momentum and deliver a dominant performance this week. As they traveled to Houston to face off against a struggling Texans team. Who so far are having their worst season in franchise history with a 1-8-1 record. Therefore, this was a game that the Washington Commanders were expected to be  dominant and win handily. Coupled with the excitement from the win last week there was a lot of anticipation for this game. As there being a growing buzz that the Commanders’ defense was about…

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This week heading into Philly to face off against division rival; Philadelphia Eagles, the Commanders were looking to pull off the biggest upset of the season. As they were seeking to upset the best team in football and hand the Eagles their first loss of the season after starting off 8-0 for the year. While also seeking retribution for last week’s game against the Vikings. Where the Washington Commanders seemingly had the game won and let the win slip right through their hand. Coming into the game no one really gave Washington a real chance to upset the Eagles. At…

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Coming into this week the morale was high in the Washington Commanders’ locker room; as they were coming off an impressive win against the Packers. Which improved their winning streak to three games. However, coming into this week they would be facing a Minnesota Vikings team that is  quietly having a superb season so far. As they currently stand as the second-best team in all of football with a 6-1 record. This would serve to be a true measuring stick game for the Washington Commanders, as the Vikings are a top 10 team both offensively and defensively. With that, Washington…

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Riding the momentum from last week’s impressive win over the Green Bay Packers; the Washington Commanders looked to extend their winning streak heading into Indianapolis to face off against the Colts. Prior to the season this was a game that the Commanders had circled on their schedule. Being that this was supposed to be Carson Wentz’ revenge game against the Colts after they traded him away this offseason to the Washington Commanders. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances the game lost its buzz. As a result of Carson Wentz injuring his ring finger two weeks ago and Colts quarterback, Mat…

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After narrowly escaping with a nail-biting victory in Chicago last Thursday; the Commanders headed back home to face off against the Green Bay Packers. As history would have it, Washington would play well against the Packers at home. Considering that in the last decade Washington has won all three of their games when hosting the Packers. Although this week they would have a new person under center. During last week’s game starting quarterback, Carson Wentz broke the ring finger on his throwing hand. Subsequently, placing him on the sidelines for the next four weeks after undergoing surgery. Therefore, backup quarterback…

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