Commanders to face several top tight ends in 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Washington Commanders will encounter multiple top tight ends during the 2026 NFL season. Their opponents include Brock Bowers from the Las Vegas Raiders, who had four receptions for 38 yards against Washington in 2025. Key matchups also feature Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals on November 29, and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers, with whom Washington has struggled historically. Additionally, the Commanders will contend with players like Tyler Warren and Kyle Pitts throughout the season. Washington does not currently feature a top-10 tight end, with Chig Okonkwo, Ben Sinnott, and John Bates leading their roster.
- •Commanders face Brock Bowers on September 15.
- •Trey McBride matchup on November 29 in Arizona.
- •George Kittle has strong historic performance against Washington.
- •No Commanders tight end ranked in top 10 for 2026.
- •Chig Okonkwo, Ben Sinnott, and John Bates are Washington's top tight ends.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — How many of the NFL's top tight ends will Commanders face in 2026?
"The Commanders do not have one of the league's top 10 tight ends in 2026. But how many will they face?
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