After taking hard hits off of several Giants defenders, Howell crossed the line in a heroic effort to cut the Commanders' deficit to 14-9. But after the play, things got feisty.

Samuel also found ways to create yards after the catch. Samuel is sometimes forgotten in an offense that also has Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, but Howell knows where he is at all times.

Chicago Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. jumps Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel's route for Bears' first interception of Commanders quarterback Sam Howell.

The Minnesota Vikings apparently know all they need to about Sam Howell after benching him for Brett Rypien over the weekend, which opens up trade possibilities of all kinds.

Pickett makes sense as a one-year stopgap in Minnesota if he falls out of the running in Cleveland and Howell continues to falter in training camp. Pickett is entering the final season of his $14 ...