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Commanders | Jayden Daniels a full participant in Thursday's practice Thu Oct 15, 06:21 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Daniels was set to wear a 'much larger brace' on his left elbow for Sunday's game against the Giants, with the offense expected to adjust.
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt not seen during open portion of Thursday practice Thu Oct 15, 01:05 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt was not seen during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media. Croskey-Merritt was limited in practice last week with a groin injury. Washington plays at the 49ers on Monday night in Week 6.
| Footballguys view: It's a Monday night game, so that complicates things for Fantasy GMs. He's been dealing with a groin injury, so perhaps that's why he's missing on Thursday. With the extra time, Fantasy GMs have to wait to see Croskey-Merritt's status on Saturday. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs won't practice Thursday, Quinn 'hopeful' for return this week Thu Oct 15, 12:40 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) will not practice on Thursday, head coach Dan Quinn said. Quinn said he is hopeful Diggs will return to the practice field by the end of the week.
| Footballguys view: Diggs is on the wrong side of questionable. He's not trending towards playing in Week 6, so that means we'll see more work for guys like Terry McLaurin and Chig Okonkwo. |
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Daniels throws for 199 yards in ltie with Giants Sun Oct 11, 04:51 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards and ran 9 times for 103 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-27 tie with the New York Giants. He was projected for 18.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 30.3.
| Footballguys view: Daniels broke free for two long touchdown runs to reward any fantasy teams that decided to play him even though the game was forecast to be wet and his #1 receiver Terry McLaurin was a game-time decision. This was a worry because Daniels was wearing a brace on his injured left elbow and concern that he could re-injure the problem joint. He'll face a resurgent 49ers defense on Monday in Week 6 as a boom/bust QB1. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin plays 6 of 7 snaps in first two series vs. Giants Sun Oct 11, 01:31 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin played six of seven snaps in the first two series of Sunday's game against the Giants. McLaurin was a game-time decision and was expected to be 'likely not a full go' after being made active.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels avoids bracing with left hand on Abdul Carter sack Sun Oct 11, 01:27 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was sacked by Giants DE Abdul Carter during Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants and did not brace himself with his left hand on the takedown. "This is the kind of takedown where a QB can brace himself with his left hand. Whether consciously or unconsciously, better for Daniels he didn't." Daniels is wearing a much larger brace on his left elbow in his return to the lineup.
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Commanders | Treylon Burks gets first-down WR rep alongside McLaurin vs. Giants Sun Oct 11, 01:03 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks got the first-down wide receiver rep alongside WR Terry McLaurin in Sunday's game against the Giants. Washington is without WR Stefon Diggs, and McLaurin was active despite a questionable designation after being called 'likely not a full go' before kickoff.
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Commanders | Hartman not signed to 53, Kaliakmanis backs up Daniels with McCaffrey as emergency QB Sun Oct 11, 12:53 PM
The Commanders did not sign QB Sam Hartman to the 53-man roster, leaving QB Jayden Daniels and rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis as the only quarterbacks for Sunday's game against the Giants. WR Luke McCaffrey is "next up if all goes wrong." TE Colson Yankoff filled the emergency quarterback role last week against the Colts with McCaffrey inactive.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels to wear 'much larger brace' on left elbow, offense to adjust Sun Oct 11, 12:28 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will wear a much larger brace on his left elbow on Sunday than the one he wore last year. Daniels has had several practices to get comfortable with it, and the Commanders feel it greatly decreases the chances of the elbow being re-injured. Some things will be done differently offensively because of the elbow.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin will be active vs. Giants, 'likely not a full go' Sun Oct 11, 11:19 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin will be active for Sunday's game against the Giants. McLaurin is "likely not a full go but suited up and ready to play." He had been listed as questionable and was considered a game-time decision earlier Sunday.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels returns with 'a full game plan' vs. Giants, must protect himself Sun Oct 11, 08:35 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels returns on Sunday against the Giants with a full game plan. Daniels has to protect himself, which was the plan coming into the season anyway, and it is "of the utmost importance now." Daniels is returning from an elbow injury and will wear a brace.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin a 'true game-time decision' vs. Giants, snaps limited if he plays Sun Oct 11, 07:17 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is a "true game-time decision" for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants. Even if McLaurin plays, his snaps are expected to be limited. Head coach Dan Quinn said the wet field and rainy conditions won't be a factor in the decision, and John Keim reported a "slight lean to playing."
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Commanders | Van Jefferson elevated with Diggs out, McLaurin questionable Sat Oct 10, 04:08 PM
The Commanders elevated WR Van Jefferson from the practice squad on Saturday. The move comes with WR Stefon Diggs out and WR Terry McLaurin questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Rookie Antonio Williams could be in line for a large role in the Commanders' passing attack. We've got him in the WR4 range, but the upside is there for him to do much more with all the injuries in their wide receiver room. McLaurin has been called a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Giants. Stay tuned. |
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Commanders | QB Marcus Mariota ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Marcus Mariota did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: This would be a much larger story if Jayden Daniels were inactive. But with Daniels back, Athan Kaliakmanis will be the team's QB2 after playing most of last week's game. Mariota didn't practice all week, but he'll try to return next week. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs (hamstring) won't play vs. Giants Fri Oct 9, 12:38 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. Diggs sat out Thursday's practice while working off to the side and was not spotted at Friday's practice.
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Commanders | Rachaad White (shoulder) will play vs. Giants Fri Oct 9, 12:38 PM
Commanders RB Rachaad White (shoulder) will play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. White was limited in Wednesday's practice while working in a non-contact jersey.
| Footballguys view: White's return was hinted at when the Commanders released Kaytron Allen on Thursday. White has been the Commanders' best running back this year. He, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Austin Ekeler are expected to split duties. White has the most upside of the bunch, but he's a risky start in his first game back and is falling into RB3 consideration. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin (hamstring) on practice field for first time this week Fri Oct 9, 11:16 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) walked onto the practice field on Friday for the first time all week. McLaurin did not practice Wednesday and was not out for warmups Thursday. Washington hosts the Giants on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin logged back-to-back DNPs to start this week, so a return to the practice field is a promising sign. If he's active, he'll be in the WR3 discussion. But we'll hope for more information before Sunday's kickoff. He's an obvious risk for a limited or decoy role, but with Stefon Diggs expected to miss, the Commanders might be willing to push McLaurin harder to suit up. |
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Commanders | RB Kaytron Allen, a 2026 sixth-round pick by Washington, was released Thu Oct 8, 04:17 PM
Commanders RB Kaytron Allen, a 2026 sixth-round pick by Washington, was released.
| Footballguys view: Allen has been bothered by various injuries this year, but the rookie two-down banger should be able to land on another roster. It's interesting that the Commanders gave up on him after a month of the regular season. We'll see where Allen lands in the near future. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels (elbow) a full participant for second straight day Thu Oct 8, 04:17 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, his second straight full session. Washington hosts the Giants on Sunday.
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Commanders | TE Ben Sinnott returns to full practice Thu Oct 8, 04:01 PM
Commanders TE Ben Sinnott (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin (hamstring) not out for warmups Thursday Thu Oct 8, 12:20 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) was not on the field during warmups at Thursday's practice. McLaurin also missed practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin is unlikely to suit up in Week 5 against the Giants. However, Stefon Diggs (hamstring) should be out there even though he's dealing with his own injury. The Commanders have a game against the 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 6, so missing Week 5 with an eye on a return for that game could be in their plans. We'll see what McLaurin can do next week in practice. |
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Commanders | Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) limited in Wednesday practice Wed Oct 7, 04:18 PM
Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday.
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) limited in Wednesday practice Wed Oct 7, 04:18 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt rushed nine times for 15 yards in the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Colts, adding two catches for 35 yards. They worked in four running backs last week (including Kaytron Allen, Austin Ekeler, and Craig Reynolds), so Croskey-Merritt will continue working in a committee if he's out there in Week 5 against the Giants. We've got him in the RB3/flex range in PPR formats. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs misses Wednesday practice with hamstring injury Wed Oct 7, 04:08 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs did not practice on Wednesday because of a hamstring injury. Diggs had not been seen on the practice field earlier Wednesday, with no reason given at the time. Washington's top two wide receivers are now both nursing hamstring injuries.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs not on practice field Wednesday, reason unknown Wed Oct 7, 01:29 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs was not on the practice field during the portion open to the media on Wednesday. The reason for his absence was not immediately known.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels throwing again, expected to be a full participant in practice Wed Oct 7, 01:17 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was throwing again on Wednesday and is expected to be a full participant in practice. Washington hosts the Giants on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Daniels should start against the Giants in Week 5. That makes him a low-end QB1 option for Fantasy GMs. Athan Kaliakmanis should be the primary backup to Daniels with Marcus Mariota banged up. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, will work off to the side Wed Oct 7, 12:34 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday but will work off to the side, head coach Dan Quinn said. McLaurin was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Colts with the hamstring injury. Washington hosts the Giants on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin tweaked his hamstring last Friday and missed Week 4. He's working off to the side, but that's not a guarantee that McLaurin will be out there against the Giants. A limited practice for McLaurin on Friday is what the Commanders are working towards. |
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Commanders | Goal is for Jayden Daniels to 'start on Sunday', McLaurin update coming Wednesday Tue Oct 6, 01:07 AM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that the goal is for QB Jayden Daniels to "have a full week of practice, full week, and start on Sunday" against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Daniels and RB Rachaad White are expected to return to practice this week. WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring), held out of Sunday's loss to the Colts, is still being evaluated, and Quinn said he will "give you a better update for him for Wednesday." QB Marcus Mariota sprained the same MCL he injured in training camp and has no exact timetable, while WR Jaylin Lane fractured and dislocated his ankle and "will be out for the year." |
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Commanders | Jaylin Lane carted off with ankle injury Mon Oct 5, 12:30 AM
Washington Commanders wide receiver and return specialist Jaylin Lane was carted off after a gruesome ankle injury he suffered while returning a kickoff against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Lane, the second-year receiver, was rolled up at the end of the play, and his left ankle appeared to twist awkwardly underneath his body.
| Footballguys view: Lane was evaluated earlier in the contest for a concussion, but was cleared to return to play. But his ankle injury sidelined him for the rest of the game, and likely beyond. The injury further depletes the Commanders' wide receiver room, which was already without veteran Terry McLaurin due to a hamstring injury. While Lane did not catch a pass before his exit, he returned three kickoffs for 80 yards and two punts for 17 yards. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota to have tests on aggravated MCL; 'hope' Jayden Daniels back next week Sun Oct 4, 12:15 PM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota aggravated his MCL injury on Sunday against the Colts and will have tests, Molly McGrath reported. Mariota is expected to miss some time. There is hope that QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will be back next week for the Week 5 game against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Athan Kaliakmanis wasn't overwhelmed against the Colts, so if the Commanders think Daniels needs one more week before his injured and braced left elbow is ready, then they don't need to rush him. Mariota might be headed to injured reserve. We might see Kaliakmanis start a game this year even if Daniels is ready for Week 5. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota (knee), Charles Omenihu (groin) downgraded to out vs. Colts Sun Oct 4, 11:14 AM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) and DE Charles Omenihu (groin) have been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Colts. Mariota's injury is to his right knee, the same one he sprained in the preseason. TE Colson Yankoff is Washington's emergency quarterback with Mariota hurt.
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota injures knee vs. Colts, rookie Kaliakmanis replaces him Sun Oct 4, 09:58 AM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota went to the locker room with a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Colts, the team said. Rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis replaced him. Mariota was starting in place of QB Jayden Daniels, who was ruled out for the Colts game.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin (hamstring) inactive in London, Keenan Allen also out for Colts Sun Oct 4, 08:53 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Colts in London. McLaurin was added to the injury report on Friday with a hamstring injury and was ruled out 90 minutes before kickoff, leaving QB Marcus Mariota without him as a target.
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Commanders | With White out, Austin Ekeler active vs. Colts Sun Oct 4, 08:16 AM
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler is active for Sunday's game against the Colts. With RB Rachaad White out, Ekeler can help as the third-down back and kick returner, roles in which he has excelled. Ekeler is in a new system and only arrived this week, so his workload from scrimmage is uncertain.
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Commanders | Commanders 'play it safe', Terry McLaurin (hamstring) inactive vs. Colts Sun Oct 4, 08:11 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Colts. He hurt his hamstring during the week, and an early report on Saturday suggested he would play, but the team changed course and opted to be cautious with him. McLaurin was declared inactive ninety minutes before game time.
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Commanders | QB Daniels could play in Week 5? Sat Oct 3, 05:12 PM
Jonathan Jones, from The Athletic, reports Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) could play in Week 5 against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Daniels is out in Week 4, and Marcus Mariota gets another start for the Commanders. We'll see if Daniels can practice next week as the team prepares for their game against the Giants. Daniels is going to play through this elbow injury, and after the season, we'll have to see if surgery is scheduled. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin now 'likely to miss' London game vs. Colts with hamstring injury Sat Oct 3, 10:37 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is now likely to miss Sunday's game against the Colts in London, multiple sources said on Saturday, despite initial hope that he would play through a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: An important note for Fantasy GMs here. McLaurin was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report with this hamstring injury. The Commanders must pivot with their game early on Sunday morning in London. Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams now get more of an opportunity if McLaurin does in fact miss this game. Fantasy GMs need to make other plans. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin questionable for London after hamstring issue 'popped up' in practice Fri Oct 2, 01:02 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin had a hamstring issue pop up in practice on Friday and is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts in London. McLaurin caught six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin wasn't on the Wednesday or Thursday injury report, and a late-week addition is never good. With an early kickoff in the London game, it's imperative that fantasy managers plan as if McLaurin won't play. The flexibility of an island game before the rest means there will be no shortage of pivot options if McLaurin can't go. If we don't get clarity on McLaurin's status on Saturday, don't forget to set your alarms for Sunday morning at 8 a.m. ET. when inactives are announced. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels ruled out, Mariota to start; Okonkwo will play Fri Oct 2, 09:40 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts in London, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. Quinn also said TE Chig Okonkwo and LB Frankie Luvu, who have each missed the last two games, will play against the Colts.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here that Daniels won't play after sustaining a dislocated elbow in Week 2. Daniels was practicing this week with an elbow brace and could return as soon as next week. The first time he dislocated his elbow last season, he missed three games plus a bye. That same timeline would push his return back a few more weeks, but he seems motivated to return sooner this time. Marcus Mariota has been formidable in Daniels' absence and makes for a strong QB2 in Week 4 against the Colts. Once Daniels returns, he'll be back in the QB1 discussion. But the high risk of reinjury will make him an anxiety-inducing start. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels limited again, 'not concerned' about reinjuring elbow Thu Oct 1, 02:40 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a limited participant for a second straight practice on Thursday and will wear a brace on his left arm for the rest of the season. "That's what the brace is for," Daniels said of reinjury concerns. "If I had that concern, I would have gotten surgery."
| Footballguys view: Head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday there is still "a chance" Daniels plays Sunday against the Colts in London, but "we're not going to put him out there before he's ready," and QB Marcus Mariota would make a second straight start if Daniels is ruled out. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels won't decide on left elbow surgery until after the season Thu Oct 1, 11:11 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels said on Thursday that he won't make a final decision about having surgery on his left elbow until after the season. Daniels was limited in Wednesday's practice and has been throwing as he works back from the elbow injury.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels throwing for second straight day Thu Oct 1, 09:22 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was throwing on Thursday, his second day of throwing. Daniels was limited in Wednesday's practice and has not been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts. He will wear a brace for the rest of the season.
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Commanders | QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Daniels is getting some work in practice, but it seems like Marcus Mariota will get another start. The team responded to Mariota last week with a big win over Seattle. We have Mariota as a QB2 option against the Colts in Week 4. He's an option for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/superflex leagues. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels to be limited all week, decision on playing coming Friday Wed Sep 30, 10:04 AM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Wednesday that QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will be limited in practice this week. The team will decide on Friday whether Daniels will play in Sunday's game against the Colts.
| Footballguys view: Quinn was clear about Daniels' status: "We're not going to put him out there until he's ready." Reports indicate Daniels will wear a brace for the rest of the season when he returns. Circle back on Friday to check on his status, but at this time it seems like we might see Marcus Mariota start for the Commanders again this week. |
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Commanders | Rachaad White won't practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 10:01 AM
Commanders RB Rachaad White (shoulder) will not participate in Wednesday's practice, head coach Dan Quinn said. White returned to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: White may have to miss the Commanders' game against the Colts this week. Quinn did not say if Austin Ekeler, signed earlier this week, would be available to play in Week 4. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is set to get more playing time if White can't play and Ekeler is not yet ready to play. We like Croskey-Merritt as an RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Commanders | RB Austin Ekeler signs with Commanders Tue Sep 29, 04:31 PM
The Washington Commanders signed RB Austin Ekeler.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler spent the last two seasons with the club. He suffered a torn Achilles in Week 2 of last season. He had appeared in 12 games with six starts for Washington in 2024, recording 733 yards from scrimmage with four total touchdowns. "We'll get him into the mix and see what the next three days look like," head coach Dan Quinn said. Doesn't sound like anything is guaranteed, but we'll watch for more. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels (elbow) will participate in practice this week Mon Sep 28, 03:00 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will participate in practice this week, head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: While Daniels has a chance to return to action from his elbow injury in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in London, that seems like the least likely outcome at this point. Still, Quinn told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer that Daniels will "more than likely" travel with the team to London when they leave on Tuesday night. Even if he doesn't play this week, Breer noted that this latest development indicates that the signal-caller "isn't far off." Assume Marcus Mariota will remain the starter -- at least until we get more concrete news on Daniels' return being imminent. |
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Report | Commanders expected to sign Austin Ekeler Mon Sep 28, 01:11 PM
Austin Ekeler is set to return to Washington, as the Commanders are expected to sign the veteran running back, pending a physical, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler played the past two seasons for Washington, but he ruptured his Achilles in Week 2 of 2025. He worked out for the Panthers last week. Ekeler's potential role in Washington remains uncertain. The Commanders have used Rachaad White as a third-down back. He injured his shoulder Sunday but did return, and Ekeler's signing isn't related to that injury, according to ESPN's John Keim. White leads Washington with 151 yards from scrimmage, including 51 receiving. Washington also has Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who has rushed for a team-high 142 yards this season, and rookie Kaytron Allen. |
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Commanders | Mariota throws for 183 yards, three touchdowns in win over Seahawks Sun Sep 27, 07:01 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 12.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.4.
| Footballguys view: Mariota was more than serviceable while working in relief of Jayden Daniels (left elbow). As ESPN.com's John Keim notes, Mariota was smart with the ball, making quick throws and taking checkdowns to keep the chains moving. And he was aggressive when necessary, like on a tight-window throw to WR Treylon Burks for his second touchdown. With Daniels expected to miss up to three more weeks, Mariota is set to handle the starting role. The Commanders play the Colts in London in Week 4. |
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Commanders | McLaurin catches 6 passes for 77 yards, a touchdown in win over Seahawks Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught 6 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 8.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.7.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was in top form against a top pass defense. Marcus Mariota's veteran prowess got him looking for McLaurin in big situations, including a fourth down in the second half, so we should feel better about starting the Commanders #1 receiver as a WR3/Flex option against the Colts next week. |
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