PFT Live with Mike Florio Thursday Night Football preview + PFT Mailbag
Oct 30, 2025
JP Finley, a local NFL reporter at NBC Washington, shares his insights on the Washington Commanders' struggles, attributing their downturn to injuries and roster depth issues. He also discusses trade rumors surrounding Von Miller and shifting midseason strategies. Kalyn Kahler, ESPN's senior NFL writer, investigates the controversial field-goal incident involving Will Reichard, revealing the NFL's handling of the situation and the importance of clear communication. Together, they tackle the implications for teams in a competitive league landscape.
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Commanders' Slide Is Multi-Factor
- The Washington Commanders' early surge collapsed into a three-game losing streak that exposed deeper issues than one injured QB.
- Injuries, aging starters, inconsistent run game, and thin pass rush compound Jaden Daniels' absence.
Daniels' Absence Shaped The Season
- JP Finley recounts how Jaden Daniels' missed games and availability shaped Washington's season.
- He says Daniels is their best player and missing him has been a massive factor in poor results.
Von Miller Efficient, But Underused
- Von Miller's limited snaps hide an efficient pass-rush rate that rivals top edge defenders when he plays.
- His low snap counts raise trade-sell questions if Washington becomes a seller before the deadline.