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Picks off Herbert in Week 5 win Sainristil finished Sunday's 27-10 win over the Chargers with nine tackles (seven solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception.

Impact Sainristil logged seven of his stops on defense and two on special teams. He also came up with a huge pickoff midway through the fourth quarter, grabbing a Justin Herbert pass at Washington's one-yard line to preserve the Commanders' 10-point lead. It was the second straight game with an interception for Sainristil, whose two pickoffs through two games have already matched the amount he tallied across 17 regular-season contests last year.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CB Mike Sainristil | 'It's always a next play mentality' Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Having Jayden Daniels back changes everything for the Washington Commanders

Having quarterback Jayden Daniels back from injury has changed everything for the Washington Commanders

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Takeaways from Commanders' Runaway Week 5 Win Over Chargers

Jayden Daniels plays lights out in his return from a sprained knee injury, and Commanders look like a title contender again.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Takeaways from Commanders' Runaway Week 5 Win Over Chargers

Sainristil's goal-line INT vs. Herbert changes the dynamics of Commanders-Chargers Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil grabs a goal-line interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Justin Herbert's 41-Yard Run Quarterback Justin Herbert bursts through the Washington Commanders defense before being taken down by cornerback Mike Sainristil.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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OCTOBER 4, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Cleared to play against Bolts Sainristil (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Sainristil missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play in Week 5 after practicing in full Friday. The 2024 second-rounder has 20 tackles (12 solo) and one interception through the first four games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Sainristil (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Sainristil has missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Falcons. The 2024 second-rounder has travelled with the team to Los Angeles despite missing practice, so it appears he has a chance to play Sunday against the Chargers depending on his participation in Friday's session. Noah Igbinoghene and Antonio Hamilton would be candidates to see more snaps on defense at the slot corner position if Sainristil is unable to play.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers host Commanders as top rookie rushers Hampton and Croskey-Merritt match up

The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Washington Commanders on Sunday as both teams look to bounce back from disappointing Week 4 losses

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Wednesday Sainristil (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Sainristil recorded a season-high seven tackles, while also adding an interception in the team's 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 4. The cornerback appears to have sustained a knee injury in the contest, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off pass in Week 4 loss Sainristil notched seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in a loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Sainristil not only reached a season-high mark in stops, he also picked off his first pass of the campaign. The interception, which Sainristil brought back 23 yards, came in Falcons territory in the third quarter and helped set up a Commanders field goal. Sainristil had two pickoffs among his 14 defenses passes over 17 regular-season contests as a rookie last year.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders are still waiting for Daniels and McLaurin to return and need to fix their defense

Missing the injured Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin is hardly ideal for the Washington Commanders’ offense, yet the most glaring issue at the moment is their defense

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Mike Sainristil's interception sets up Commanders in Falcons territory Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil's intercepts a pass from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Mike Sainristil repeats national title moment with interception of Michael Penix in NFL Mike Sainristil intercepted Michael Penix in Falcons-Commanders, echoing the 2024 title game.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Mike Sainristil gives back to D.C. Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Registers six tackles vs. Green Bay Sainristil tallied six tackles (five solo) during the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the Packers on Thursday.

Impact Four of Sainristil's six tackles came in the second half, and his five solo tackles tied Marshon Lattimore for most on the Commanders in Thursday's loss. Sainristil has served in a near every-down role in Washington's secondary since being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CB Mike Sainristil | 'Making sure we're really good on our technique' Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil addressed the media after practice on Sept. 4.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Coming off making the NFC title game, Commanders host the Giants in Week 1

The Washington Commanders play their first game since their improbable playoff run when they host the NFC East rival New York Giants in each team's season opener

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Young QBs in spotlight as Commanders, Patriots share field in scrappy joint practice

Drake Maye isn’t exactly measuring himself against Jayden Daniels

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Mike Sainristil's training camp takeover is officially underway | Sporting News While Terry McLaurin's contract dominates headlines, Mike Sainristil is quietly stealing the show at Commanders camp. The second-year corner...

JULY 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

This subtle boost is turning Mike Sainristil into Commanders camp superstar Mike Sainristil has looked phenomenal at training camp so far.

JULY 30, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

CB Mike Sainristil | 'I love being out here every single day' Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil addressed the media after practice on July 29.

JULY 29, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders' best-kept secret is turning heads at the perfect time Mike Sainristil is going to be a household name before long.

JULY 13, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

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