Commanders News: NFL-Worst on Third Down, Washington Faces the Giants’ Blitz Again

the burgundy roundup — Washington ranks last on third down as Nick Allegretti starts at center against a Giants defense that sacked Jayden Daniels five times in their first meeting. | HTTR4LIFE LLC

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Commanders Injury Report - November 10, 2026
Commanders News From Tuesday
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The NFL trade deadline came and went without any moves from the 2-5-1 Washington Commanders. The team apparently had already shifted its focus to its Week 10 opponent, the NFC East-leading New York Giants, who, at 5-2-1, also stood pat at the deadline.

With center Lucas Patrick still in concussion protocol, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed at his presser Tuesday that the team is turning back to Nick Allegretti as the starter. Rookie Matt Gulbin took over for Patrick when he left the Rams game Sunday; Quinn explained after Sunday’s game that Allegretti had been working more at guard, so he went with Gulbin, who had taken the most reps at center. Thursday will mark Allegretti's first start since Week 3, when he started at right guard.

Quinn wants the Commanders to run the ball more, but they keep giving David Blough too few plays to do it. Washington ranks 11th in rushing yards per game and 25th in attempts, while its 31.13% third-down conversion rate is the worst in the NFL. The Commanders converted three of 12 against the Rams and ran only 10 plays in the third quarter. Quinn sees more carries coming from longer drives. Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler won’t get many chances if Washington keeps sending out its punt team after another short series.

Quinn said Washington has added extra red-zone repetitions for a second week, so the work started before Sunday’s loss. The Commanders still turned two takeaways in Rams territory into three points and committed three accepted pre-snap penalties. Daniels said he has a say in which plays Blough keeps in the game plan, while acknowledging the first-time coordinator is working through growing pains. They have had those conversations. Thursday is when the offense has to get the details right.

Allegretti’s first start back at center comes against a defense that sacked Daniels five times in the October tie. The Giants sent Cover 0 on 10 of his dropbacks late in that game and got three sacks during that stretch. They added seven against Philadelphia on Sunday, three by Arvell Reese. Daniels said Tuesday he needs answers he can check to, including protection adjustments. Allegretti has to get those calls across before the snap, giving Daniels a chance to use them.

Washington did not practice Monday and held a walkthrough Tuesday, so both days’ participation listings are estimates. Treylon Burks (foot) improved from a projected nonparticipant Monday to projected limited Tuesday. Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown remain on IR. Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, and Van Jefferson handled the available receiver work against Los Angeles, with Jaden Bradley a possible practice-squad elevation if needed.

Tight end Colson Yankoff (knee) and Patrick were estimated nonparticipants for a second day. Chig Okonkwo (hip) and Shy Tuttle (shoulder) improved from projected limited Monday to projected full Tuesday.

The Giants held a practice Tuesday, and quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hip) and running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring) were full participants after Monday’s projected limited designations. Abdul Carter (knee/back) and Malik Harrison (groin) stayed limited. Cornerback Colton Hood was added as limited after dislocating a finger at practice on Tuesday.

Commanders Injury Report - November 10, 2026

Washington Commanders Injury Report 11-10-2026 | Washington Commanders PR

Commanders News From Tuesday

Commanders’ Must-Win Giants Rematch Hinges on Replacing Five Players From the Tie

A month later, Washington has managed only one win since, and will enter the game at 2-5-1 after losing 20-13 to the Rams in Week 9. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged the importance of Thursday's game during his presser on Monday: "But what I will say is, like, man, we need this win this week. There’s no doubt." Washington heads to MetLife Stadium this week three games behind the 5-2-1 Giants in the NFC East, where another loss would push Quinn’s team further out of the race.

Drew Rosenhaus on @PatMcAfeeShow: “I think that in all likelihood Brandon (Aiyuk) would probably sign with a team that knows him, somebody that has somehow been affiliated with him either in college or the #49ers. That’s just my guess.”

👋 @Commanders pic.twitter.com/H9VkQCTtDg
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 10, 2026

Commanders running low on time to 'put it all together'

Mathematically the Commanders remain alive, but with nine games remaining, any realistic hope the team has for a strong finish likely begins and ends vs. the Giants on Thursday (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video). A win and they would be two games back with eight to play and own the tiebreaker -- if that eventually mattered.

Run block and pass block composite ratings

So about the Commanders' run game pic.twitter.com/u3335oPcu4
— Computer Cowboy (@benbbaldwin) November 10, 2026

Hughes’ View: The Commanders’ Center Gamble Left Jayden Daniels Exposed

The problem looked at least temporarily fixed when Lucas Patrick stepped into the role against Seattle. Washington had signed Patrick just 11 days before that start. In that game, right guard Sam Cosmi couldn't go, so it made sense to slide Allegretti over. The next week in London, Patrick stayed at center, and Gulbin slid over to right guard. That signaled Patrick had already taken over for the offseason starter, though Quinn initially called the change temporary before naming Patrick the starter the following Friday.

Commanders OL turned to mental coaching when ‘it got to a point where it was too much for me’

“I’ve worked with some mental health coaches on that just because it’s a tough process — handling some injuries and being out of the lineup,” Allegretti said Tuesday. “For a long time in my career, I kind of just kept all that to myself. So working through that these last couple of years helped me a ton, and I think it’s helped me day to day just to truly enjoy being here, being in the locker room, regardless of what my role is.”

Anthony Davis pranked Jayden Daniels with the help of Jayden’s mom Regina 😂💀

(via @TBSNetwork / @BleacherReport) pic.twitter.com/QvfNohj8P9
— SleeperWizards (@SleeperWizards) November 10, 2026

Commanders Daily: Washington Was Short on Receivers. Where Was Stefon Diggs?

Heading into the Rams game on Sunday, the Washington Commanders were short on receivers: Terry McLaurin is out for the season, Treylon Burks is out, and Dyami Brown moved to injured reserve. Sounds like a day for Stefon Diggs to shine, right? The problem is Diggs' first catch, a four-yard burner, came with 7:28 left in the third quarter; he wouldn't gain another yard until a five-yarder with 4:41 left in the game. With 52 seconds remaining, they found him again for a 42-yard catch that moved Washington from its own 9 to the Rams' 49 and put the team in position to tie the game.

Commanders Trade Deadline Tracker: Adam Peters Stands Pat Before Giants Rematch

Podcasts

Must Win in NJ on TNF | John Keim Report LIVESTREAM

John is joined by the voice of the Commanders Bram Weinstein as the Commanders have a short week to prep for a must win game against the Giants.

What Now for the Washington Commanders? - Lake Lewis

On the latest episode of The Lake Lewis Jr. Show, Lake breaks down the latest developments for the Washington Commanders and asks 'What's next for the team after another tough loss?'

Episode 1,450 - Is Thursday night Dan Quinn's final game as Washington HC? He on Monday spoke to his messaging not getting through. Bad sign...

Quinn defends David Blough

Analysis of Blough's flawed protection plan vs Rams & the mess of a final two playshttps://t.co/YCVJJSnOuD
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) November 10, 2026

Rams-Commanders Aftermath: Film Session with Scott Turner

Mual and Dre closes the book on the Commanders week nine loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Former OC Scott Turner joins the show for a live film session.

Interviews

Another male athlete opened up about mental health.

Commanders offensive lineman Nick Allegretti has dealt with a lot the season and he has gotten help to deal with it.

Allegretti was injured most of training camp, was anointed the Commanders starting center, and then was… pic.twitter.com/2qrItSLTsv
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) November 10, 2026

When is being "close" not good enough anymore?

I asked Commanders DE K'Lavon Chaisson about that.

He told me, "Now, right? What's the point of being close? We are 8 games in. Either you figure it out or you'll continue to find yourself in the same position." pic.twitter.com/JTshyqisij
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) November 10, 2026

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