The Washington Commanders return home Sunday looking to build on a much-needed win, and they’ll get a tough test from a Los Angeles Rams team that has started to find its footing.
Washington, now 2-4-1, hosts the Rams at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m. EDT.
The Commanders are coming off their second victory of the season, a win over a Philadelphia Eagles team missing many of its top players because of injury. Even so, Washington began to look more like itself late in that game, and that’s the version it will need again if it wants to have a real shot here.
The Commanders have to clean up the pre-snap penalties and cut out the kind of mistakes that can swing a game fast.
The Rams arrive at 4-4 after beating the Los Angeles Chargers for their fourth win of the year. Their start was sluggish, but they appear to be gaining momentum.
Los Angeles has reached the playoffs in four of the last five seasons, and if it wants to get back in 2026, it needs to start stacking wins now. The Rams are favored in this matchup, though Washington’s performance last week suggests this one could be more competitive than the records indicate.
Fans in the green section of the television map will get the game on their local FOX station.
Chris Myers will handle play-by-play, with Mark Schlereth as analyst and Jen Hale reporting from the sideline.
In Other News...
Commanders Suddenly Have A Major Rams Injury Watch This Week
The Rams got a notable update this week when Myles Garrett returned to limited practice after left knee surgery, putting his status back on the radar as Washington prepares for the matchup. Sean McVay said the veteran would handle about half his usual practice repetitions, a sign Los Angeles is easing him back into the routine while keeping a close eye on how the knee responds.
For the Commanders, it adds another layer to a game plan that already had to account for a talented Rams front. Matthew Stafford sounded encouraged by Garretts progress toward playing, but the Rams are still treating the decision as a day-to-day evaluation, which leaves Washington waiting to see whether one of Los Angeles most disruptive defenders will be available when the teams meet. [Read more 🡒]
Commanders Suddenly Have A New Problem Up Front Before Rams Game
The Commanders Week 9 injury report brought a little more clarity before their matchup with the Rams, but it also underscored how thin things are getting up front. JerZhan Newton was a full participant after being limited last week as he continues working back from a torn pectoral muscle, while the rest of the report featured a mix of limited and absent players across the roster.
The bigger concern came with Shy Tuttle, who was limited because of a shoulder injury at a time when Washington is already trying to patch together its defensive front. Treylon Burks sat out with a foot issue after playing in the previous game, and Stefon Diggs was given a rest day, leaving the Commanders with a few moving parts to monitor as they head into a matchup that could test their depth early. [Read more 🡒]
Rachaad White Could Become A Bigger Part Of Washington's Offense
Rachaad White has been around long enough now to talk about his NFL journey with a little perspective, and the Commanders may be ready to tap into that experience. On a recent podcast appearance, the running back reflected on how much he has grown since entering the league, including the ways he has contributed both as a runner and as a receiver during his time in Tampa Bay and now in Washington.
For Washington, the timing matters. Injuries have created openings in the offense, and White could be in line for a larger role as the Commanders look for more stability out of the backfield. His background gives the staff a versatile option to lean on, and the next question is how far that expanded opportunity can go once the game plan starts to shift. [Read more 🡒]