Alex Murphy
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Sports Reporter for The Free Lance-Star
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South Jersey born.
Tropicana Field enjoyer.
Proud Terp. #MerrillMade
Co-Founder: @raystherooftb.bsky.social
South Jersey born.
Tropicana Field enjoyer.
Proud Terp. #MerrillMade
My Commanders notebook from Monday:
- Injuries keep piling up
- Quinn takes over defensively
- Belief remains among those still healthy
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- Injuries keep piling up
- Quinn takes over defensively
- Belief remains among those still healthy
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In Command: Defensive collapse has forced Dan Quinn’s hand
One of the worst defenses in the NFL, the Washington Commanders now turn to head coach Dan Quinn to solve recent defensive troubles this season.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
My Commanders notebook from Monday:
- Injuries keep piling up
- Quinn takes over defensively
- Belief remains among those still healthy
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- Injuries keep piling up
- Quinn takes over defensively
- Belief remains among those still healthy
More for The Free Lance-Star: fredericksburg.com/sports/profe...
Five-straight losses.
First NFL team with four-straight 20+ losses since 2022.
The Commanders' spiral continues
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First NFL team with four-straight 20+ losses since 2022.
The Commanders' spiral continues
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Commanders lose fifth-straight game as struggles continue
LANDOVER, Md. — Nothing has gone right for the Washington Commanders since October 5.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Five-straight losses.
First NFL team with four-straight 20+ losses since 2022.
The Commanders' spiral continues
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First NFL team with four-straight 20+ losses since 2022.
The Commanders' spiral continues
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FINAL | Lions 44, Commanders 22
That was a beatdown. Fourth-straight 20+ point loss for the Commanders, who fall to 3-7 ahead of their trip to Spain to play the Dolphins.
That was a beatdown. Fourth-straight 20+ point loss for the Commanders, who fall to 3-7 ahead of their trip to Spain to play the Dolphins.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
FINAL | Lions 44, Commanders 22
That was a beatdown. Fourth-straight 20+ point loss for the Commanders, who fall to 3-7 ahead of their trip to Spain to play the Dolphins.
That was a beatdown. Fourth-straight 20+ point loss for the Commanders, who fall to 3-7 ahead of their trip to Spain to play the Dolphins.
Jake Bates has had a fantastic kicking performance for the Lions. 4/4 on field goals, including a 48-yarder to make it 44-22 Detroit
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Jake Bates has had a fantastic kicking performance for the Lions. 4/4 on field goals, including a 48-yarder to make it 44-22 Detroit
TOUCHDOWN COMMANDERS
Mariota finds Ben Sinnott for a 4-yard touchdown to cut the lead to...19. He also pulled out the dance in the end zone
41-22 Detroit | 6:57 4Q
Mariota finds Ben Sinnott for a 4-yard touchdown to cut the lead to...19. He also pulled out the dance in the end zone
41-22 Detroit | 6:57 4Q
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
TOUCHDOWN COMMANDERS
Mariota finds Ben Sinnott for a 4-yard touchdown to cut the lead to...19. He also pulled out the dance in the end zone
41-22 Detroit | 6:57 4Q
Mariota finds Ben Sinnott for a 4-yard touchdown to cut the lead to...19. He also pulled out the dance in the end zone
41-22 Detroit | 6:57 4Q
The Jahmyr Gibbs Game
3rd touchdown of the night. Second rushing TD of the night. 143 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards
Detroit up big, 41-16
3rd touchdown of the night. Second rushing TD of the night. 143 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards
Detroit up big, 41-16
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The Jahmyr Gibbs Game
3rd touchdown of the night. Second rushing TD of the night. 143 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards
Detroit up big, 41-16
3rd touchdown of the night. Second rushing TD of the night. 143 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards
Detroit up big, 41-16
Third FG of the night for Jake Bates and Detroit goes up 35-16 w/ 2:30 left in the third quarter
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Third FG of the night for Jake Bates and Detroit goes up 35-16 w/ 2:30 left in the third quarter
TOUCHDOWN COMMANDERS
Marcus Mariota finds Deebo Samuel Sr. for a 4-yard TD. On Fox, POTUS helped to call the TD. I have no clue what's going on anymore
32-16 Detroit | 7:05 3Q
Marcus Mariota finds Deebo Samuel Sr. for a 4-yard TD. On Fox, POTUS helped to call the TD. I have no clue what's going on anymore
32-16 Detroit | 7:05 3Q
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
TOUCHDOWN COMMANDERS
Marcus Mariota finds Deebo Samuel Sr. for a 4-yard TD. On Fox, POTUS helped to call the TD. I have no clue what's going on anymore
32-16 Detroit | 7:05 3Q
Marcus Mariota finds Deebo Samuel Sr. for a 4-yard TD. On Fox, POTUS helped to call the TD. I have no clue what's going on anymore
32-16 Detroit | 7:05 3Q
Jameson Williams, 14-yard TD reception
It's 32-10 Lions. Woof
It's 32-10 Lions. Woof
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Jameson Williams, 14-yard TD reception
It's 32-10 Lions. Woof
It's 32-10 Lions. Woof
HALF | Lions 25, Commanders 10
Surprisingly, Washington is not out of this game quite yet. Commanders down two scores going into the half
Surprisingly, Washington is not out of this game quite yet. Commanders down two scores going into the half
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
HALF | Lions 25, Commanders 10
Surprisingly, Washington is not out of this game quite yet. Commanders down two scores going into the half
Surprisingly, Washington is not out of this game quite yet. Commanders down two scores going into the half
Commanders CB Trey Amos, who injured his ankle earlier, has been downgraded to out
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Commanders CB Trey Amos, who injured his ankle earlier, has been downgraded to out
Jake Bates hit his second field goal of the game
Commanders trail 25-10 w/ 11 seconds left in the half
Commanders trail 25-10 w/ 11 seconds left in the half
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Jake Bates hit his second field goal of the game
Commanders trail 25-10 w/ 11 seconds left in the half
Commanders trail 25-10 w/ 11 seconds left in the half
POTUS is here at Northwest Stadium and let's just say there were a lot more boos than cheers as he was shown on the jumbotron
November 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
POTUS is here at Northwest Stadium and let's just say there were a lot more boos than cheers as he was shown on the jumbotron
TOUCHDOWN COMMANDERS
Chris Rodriguez Jr. runs it in from 1 yard out and the Commanders have a little bit of life here in the 2nd quarter
22-10 Detroit | 3:39 2Q
Chris Rodriguez Jr. runs it in from 1 yard out and the Commanders have a little bit of life here in the 2nd quarter
22-10 Detroit | 3:39 2Q
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
TOUCHDOWN COMMANDERS
Chris Rodriguez Jr. runs it in from 1 yard out and the Commanders have a little bit of life here in the 2nd quarter
22-10 Detroit | 3:39 2Q
Chris Rodriguez Jr. runs it in from 1 yard out and the Commanders have a little bit of life here in the 2nd quarter
22-10 Detroit | 3:39 2Q
Looks like someone tried to get on the field and just got taken off by security
Things might get crazy as this game continues
Things might get crazy as this game continues
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Looks like someone tried to get on the field and just got taken off by security
Things might get crazy as this game continues
Things might get crazy as this game continues
END 1Q | Lions 14, Commanders 3
Not a great start at all for Washington, struggling mightily against Detroit through 15 minutes of play
Not a great start at all for Washington, struggling mightily against Detroit through 15 minutes of play
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
END 1Q | Lions 14, Commanders 3
Not a great start at all for Washington, struggling mightily against Detroit through 15 minutes of play
Not a great start at all for Washington, struggling mightily against Detroit through 15 minutes of play
Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown, a 9-yard TD reception. Lions strike again in the 1st quarter
14-3 Detroit | 1:54 1Q
14-3 Detroit | 1:54 1Q
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown, a 9-yard TD reception. Lions strike again in the 1st quarter
14-3 Detroit | 1:54 1Q
14-3 Detroit | 1:54 1Q
43-yard field goal from Matt Gay gets Washington on the board here in the 1st quarter
7-3 Lions | 5:43 1Q
7-3 Lions | 5:43 1Q
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
43-yard field goal from Matt Gay gets Washington on the board here in the 1st quarter
7-3 Lions | 5:43 1Q
7-3 Lions | 5:43 1Q
Enhanced security measures all around Northwest Stadium due to POTUS being in attendance
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Enhanced security measures all around Northwest Stadium due to POTUS being in attendance
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
TOUCHDOWN LIONS
14-yard touchdown pass to Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions strike first here midway through the first quarter
7-0 Detroit | 8:24 1Q
14-yard touchdown pass to Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions strike first here midway through the first quarter
7-0 Detroit | 8:24 1Q
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
TOUCHDOWN LIONS
14-yard touchdown pass to Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions strike first here midway through the first quarter
7-0 Detroit | 8:24 1Q
14-yard touchdown pass to Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions strike first here midway through the first quarter
7-0 Detroit | 8:24 1Q
Today's Commanders/Lions inactives
WAS
- QB Jayden Daniels
- WR Terry McLaurin
- LB Kain Medrano
- T: Trent Scott, George Fant
- DE Jalyn Holmes
DET
- RB Jacob Saylors
- S: Kerby Joseph, Erick Hallett II
- DL: Quinton Jefferson. Mekhi Wingo, Pat O’Connor
WAS
- QB Jayden Daniels
- WR Terry McLaurin
- LB Kain Medrano
- T: Trent Scott, George Fant
- DE Jalyn Holmes
DET
- RB Jacob Saylors
- S: Kerby Joseph, Erick Hallett II
- DL: Quinton Jefferson. Mekhi Wingo, Pat O’Connor
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today's Commanders/Lions inactives
WAS
- QB Jayden Daniels
- WR Terry McLaurin
- LB Kain Medrano
- T: Trent Scott, George Fant
- DE Jalyn Holmes
DET
- RB Jacob Saylors
- S: Kerby Joseph, Erick Hallett II
- DL: Quinton Jefferson. Mekhi Wingo, Pat O’Connor
WAS
- QB Jayden Daniels
- WR Terry McLaurin
- LB Kain Medrano
- T: Trent Scott, George Fant
- DE Jalyn Holmes
DET
- RB Jacob Saylors
- S: Kerby Joseph, Erick Hallett II
- DL: Quinton Jefferson. Mekhi Wingo, Pat O’Connor
Back-to-back Sundays in Landover
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Back-to-back Sundays in Landover
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
Thought this was an interesting compilation of quotes from Commanders players following what happened on Sunday night
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Thought this was an interesting compilation of quotes from Commanders players following what happened on Sunday night
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
No shocker here
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
No shocker here
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com