It’s been a rough stretch for the Washington Commanders and the league announced they will be piling on.
The NFL announced Saturday that two Commanders were fined due to actions during the Week 8 game on “Monday Night Football” against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Linebacker Frankie Luvu and safety Quan Martin were fined for being overly aggressive during the game.
Luvu was fined $46,372 for a hip-drop tackle on Chiefs tight end Noah Gray in the fourth quarter. He was not flagged on the play.
While Martin was fined $11,572 for striking a defenseless player in the third quarter at 14:09.
Frankie Luvu Developing an Unfortunate Reputation
It’s a tough setback for the Commanders, currently third in the NFC East. Luvu, known for his aggressive style, has been hit with another NFL fine — his second of the 2025 season.
In Week 4, Luvu was fined $23,186 for a collision with an Atlanta Falcons player, including a hip-drop tackle on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the second quarter. This latest fine adds to his history, including a $16,883 penalty in the NFC Divisional Round last January for a similar hip-drop tackle on running back Jahmyr Gibbs, bringing his total fines for this type of play to three.
GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 27: Linebacker Frankie Luvu #4 of the Washington Commanders jogs off the field at halftime during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The latest penalty is hardly surprising, as the league continues to focus on safety concerns surrounding hip-drop tackles. For a Commanders team already struggling, this only compounds their challenges.
Commanders Need to Pull Off Some Upsets Moving Forward
Entering Week 9 with a 3-5 record, the Commanders face an uphill climb to reach the playoffs. What started as a promising season has been derailed by injuries, age, and inconsistency, leaving Washington struggling through the middle of the year. Unfortunately, the upcoming stretch offers little relief.
Head coach Dan Quinn is under pressure to make adjustments, particularly in the schemes of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. In Week 9, the Commanders will face the Seattle Seahawks, who sit at 5-2 in the NFC West. Seattle boasts one of the NFL’s top five scoring offenses and a stifling defense under head coach Mike Macdonald, allowing just 75 yards per game — the best mark in the league. The Seahawks have clearly found their balance, posing a serious challenge for Washington.
GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 27: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders reacts against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
To compete, the Commanders will need their running game to shoulder the load for quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is returning from injury. With wide receiver Terry McLaurin out and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil unavailable, Daniels will face a formidable Seattle defense, making this one of Washington’s toughest games of the season.
It doesn’t get easier for Washington after the Seahawks. They are hosting the Detroit Lions (5-2) in Week 10, but play the struggling Miami Dolphins (2-7) in Madrid, Spain, in Week 11 and then the bye.
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