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Commanders | Jer'Zhan Newton expected to be activated from IR for Sunday vs. Rams Sat Nov 7, 02:09 PM
Commanders DT Jer'Zhan Newton (pectoral) is expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Rams. His 21-day practice window opened last week, but he was not activated for last Sunday's game against the Eagles. Newton was a full participant in practice this week and should make his return Sunday. He rejoins a defense that just lost both of its starting defensive tackles to season-ending injuries that required surgery this week.
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Commanders | WR Dyami Brown placed on injured reserve Sat Nov 7, 12:00 PM
The Washington Commanders placed WR Dyami Brown on injured reserve on Saturday.
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Commanders | Dyami Brown ruled out vs. Rams, team 'concerned' about injury Fri Nov 6, 04:08 PM
Commanders WR Dyami Brown has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Rams, the team announced on its Friday injury report. Brown suffered a calf injury in Thursday's practice that the Commanders are concerned about. WR Treylon Burks (foot) has also been ruled out, thinning a receiver corps that already lost Terry McLaurin for the season.
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Commanders | Treylon Burks ruled out for Sunday vs. Rams Fri Nov 6, 04:01 PM
The Commanders have ruled WR Treylon Burks (foot) out for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Rams. Burks missed practice on Thursday and was not seen at Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Burks' young career has been a mix of highlights and injuries. He showed some flashes in Week 8, but picked up a foot injury and will miss Week 9. He's droppable in most formats. Stefon Diggs can be relied on as a steady WR2 this week. Rookie Antonio Williams is an intriguing flex option. And Chig Okonkwo moves high up the tight end rankings, in the back-end TE1 mix. |
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Commanders | Burks, Brown not seen at Friday practice, Van Jefferson could start at outside WR Fri Nov 6, 11:33 AM
Commanders WRs Treylon Burks (foot) and Dyami Brown (calf) were not seen at practice on Friday, which the beat writer said "doesn't bode well" for their statuses for Sunday's game against the Rams. The beat writer figures WR Van Jefferson would start at outside receiver if Burks and Brown can't play. Jefferson started seven games for the Titans last season.
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Commanders | Jer'Zhan Newton 'trending up', practices fully for second straight day Thu Nov 5, 06:38 PM
Commanders DT Jer'Zhan Newton practiced in full for a second straight day on Thursday as he works to come off injured reserve. His 21-day practice window opened last week, and he is returning from a pectoral injury suffered during the preseason. There is no guarantee he returns for Sunday's game against the Rams, but the odds seem better with him working so much in practice. Washington's defensive line is thin, with DT Daron Payne done for the season and Javon Kinlaw also on injured reserve.
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Commanders | Treylon Burks misses practice again, beat writer would 'still guess he plays' Thu Nov 5, 06:31 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) did not participate in practice on Thursday, his second straight missed session. The beat writer said he would "still guess he plays Sunday" against the Rams, adding that more will be known on Friday.
| Footballguys view: The foot injury had Burks in and out of practice a week ago. Burks caught 3-of-5 targets for 81 yards in the Commanders' Week 8 win over the Eagles. Expect him to be out there in Week 9 against the Rams. We like Burks in the deep flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Commanders | Treylon Burks not seen at start of Thursday practice Thu Nov 5, 12:23 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) was not seen at the start of practice on Thursday. Burks also did not practice on Wednesday. Washington hosts the Rams on Sunday.
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Commanders | Treylon Burks does not practice Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 07:32 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) did not practice on Wednesday as Washington began preparations for its Week 9 game against the Rams. Burks was questionable for last Sunday night's game against the Eagles with the foot injury but was active.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs not at practice Wednesday for a rest day Wed Nov 4, 01:10 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs was not at practice on Wednesday, a rest day. Diggs was also held out of last Wednesday's practice for rest, with a weekly rest day described as "likely" going forward, and he was "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Diggs caught 3 of 6 targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' Week 8 win over the Eagles. He's getting limited work in during the week, and Diggs has a lower snap count as the team uses him as a situational slot weapon. This week against the Rams, we view Diggs as a WR3/flex play in PPR formats. |
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Commanders | Rookie Antonio Williams led WRs in snaps with McLaurin on IR, Quinn praises Wed Nov 4, 01:09 PM
Commanders WR Antonio Williams, a third-round rookie, led the team in snaps in Sunday's win over the Eagles with WR Terry McLaurin on injured reserve. Head coach Dan Quinn said on Wednesday that the moments were never too big for Williams or first-round rookie LB Sonny Styles. Washington hosts the Rams on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Williams caught 5 of 7 targets for 54 yards in the Commanders' Week 8 win over the Eagles. Against the Rams in Week 9, we like Williams as a flex option for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Commanders | RB Jeremy McNichols placed on injured reserve Tue Nov 3, 12:00 PM
The Washington Commanders placed RB Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve on Tuesday.
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Commanders | Jeremy McNichols expected to miss 'multiple months' Mon Nov 2, 07:21 PM
Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols is expected to miss multiple months with a foot injury, per a source. McNichols is getting additional opinions on the injury on Tuesday. RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) is already on injured reserve, leaving Rachaad White, Austin Ekeler, Craig Reynolds and Devin Neal as Washington's healthy running backs.
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt to stay on IR for at least two more games Mon Nov 2, 03:21 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) will remain on injured reserve for at least two more games, head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt was placed on injured reserve after re-injuring his groin in mid-October. We'll continue to watch for more, but for now Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler are the healthy backs on the roster. Jeremy McNichols, who started against the Eagles Sunday night, suffered a foot injury that is believed to be serious. |
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Commanders | Dan Quinn 'concerned' Jeremy McNichols' 'mid foot' injury is serious Mon Nov 2, 03:21 PM
Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols has a "mid foot" injury, and head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that he's concerned it's serious.
| Footballguys view: Quinn said the team will consider bringing in some running back help if that proves to be true. As things stand now, Rachaad White, who delivered an RB16 (through Sunday night) performance, and Austin Ekeler are the healthy backs on the roster. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on injured reserve. The Commanders play the Rams on Sunday. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels says he got 'the wind knocked out of him' Mon Nov 2, 12:03 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels said he got the wind knocked out of him when he appeared hurt on the field and on the bench during Sunday's win over the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Daniels threw for 217 yards and a touchdown. As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, Daniels wasn't all that sharp, but he made big plays and averaged 13.5 yards per completion against a defense that was healthier than it has been. In the end, it was sufficient for Daniels to get his first win since Oct. 5, 2025. He'll try to build on that going up against the Rams in Week 9. |
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Commanders | Treylon Burks active for Sunday night vs. Eagles Sun Nov 1, 07:14 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) is active for Sunday night's game against the Eagles. Burks was listed as questionable for the matchup.
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Commanders | Treylon Burks expected to play Sunday night vs. Eagles Sun Nov 1, 07:11 AM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks, listed as questionable with a foot injury, is expected to play against the Eagles on Sunday night. Burks did not practice on Thursday.
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Commanders | Daron Payne suffered 'season-ending Jones fracture' in Friday's practice Sat Oct 31, 10:45 AM
Commanders DT Daron Payne suffered a season-ending Jones fracture during Friday's practice. Payne sustained a significant foot injury in practice that likely will land him on injured reserve, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Payne has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
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Commanders | TE John Bates questionable for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 07:15 PM
Commanders TE John Bates (shoulder) is listed as questionable on the Week 8 injury report. John Bates was limited in Friday's practice.
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Commanders | Daron Payne downgraded to out for Sunday against Eagles Fri Oct 30, 07:05 PM
Commanders DT Daron Payne has been downgraded to out for Sunday night's game against the Eagles. Payne suffered a significant foot injury and is likely headed to injured reserve.
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Commanders | Daron Payne suffers 'significant foot injury', likely headed to IR Fri Oct 30, 06:58 PM
Commanders DT Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury in practice on Friday that will knock him out for the foreseeable future and likely land him on injured reserve, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported. Payne will undergo more evaluations on Saturday. There is a possibility Payne has played his last down in 2026.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs 'good to go' for Sunday night vs. Eagles Fri Oct 30, 04:52 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hand/hamstring) is "good to go" for Sunday night's game against the Eagles. He carries no injury designation on Friday's report.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels 'good to go' for Sunday night vs. Eagles Fri Oct 30, 04:52 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) is "good to go" for Sunday night's game against the Eagles. He carries no injury designation on Friday's report. Backup QB Marcus Mariota (knee) is also good to go.
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Commanders | Treylon Burks listed as questionable for Sunday night vs. Eagles Fri Oct 30, 04:06 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) is questionable for Sunday night's Week 8 game against the Eagles. He is one of three Commanders players listed as questionable. Burks did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: With Terry McLaurin out for the year, the WR2 spot is up for grabs. Stefon Diggs should be the team's primary guy, while Burks, rookie Antonio Williams, and tight end Chig Okonkwo all look to carve out a role. Burks is a former first-round pick who has struggled to stay healthy between exciting feats of athleticism. He's worth a stash in deep leagues, but fantasy managers have understandably lost patience with Burks over the years. |
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Commanders | Treylon Burks does not practice Thursday Thu Oct 29, 05:34 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) did not practice on Thursday.
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Commanders | Dan Quinn says Commanders will 'lean in more' on Austin Ekeler Thu Oct 29, 03:45 PM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Wednesday that the team plans a bigger role for RB Austin Ekeler with RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve. "Now that he's back, we'll need to lean in more, and he's able to handle a bigger workload now," Quinn said. "It's the right play." Ekeler averaged 7.3 yards per carry in his Week 4 return against the Colts but has carried the ball only four times since, and Croskey-Merritt is out for at least the next month.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt has been dealing with this groin injury all season long, and now he's going to get time to properly heal. That means the Commanders will be looking for guys like Ekeler to do more. Rachaad White rushed seven times for 27 yards in the Commanders' Week 6 loss to the 49ers, adding 30 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. After the Week 7 bye, we'll see if Ekeler gets more work with White in the Commanders' backfield. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin placed on IR, Van Jefferson promoted from practice squad Wed Oct 28, 12:55 PM
The Commanders formally placed WR Terry McLaurin on injured reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in a Week 6 loss to the 49ers. WR Van Jefferson was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move, chosen over rookie WR Jaden Bradley as a more veteran depth option. The beat writer expects WR Treylon Burks to man the X position and rookie WR Antonio Williams to see a significant increase in his snap count.
| Footballguys view: The move with McLaurin is now official, and it means he missed seven games last year and will miss 12 games this season. He's got a $34 million cap hit in 2027, but there is a potential out for the team after this year (which brings $25.5 million in dead cap). The Commanders will turn to Antonio Williams for some of the downfield work McLaurin would do. |
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Commanders | Diggs held out Wednesday, rest day 'likely' weekly going forward Wed Oct 28, 12:36 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs is being held out of practice on Wednesday but will be "full-go" on Thursday, head coach Dan Quinn said. Quinn said going forward this likely will be the case for Diggs each week, and that it was not related to the hand injury Diggs appeared to suffer against the 49ers.
| Footballguys view: It's what many veterans do around the league. We're just left to wonder what ailment Diggs is dealing with. He's out on Wednesday, but we're expecting full participation on Thursday. That means Diggs is good to go for the Week 8 game against the Eagles. We like him in the WR2/flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs won't practice Wednesday, will be a full participant Thursday Wed Oct 28, 12:33 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Dan Quinn said. Quinn added that Diggs will be a full participant on Thursday. The reason for Wednesday's absence was undisclosed.
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Commanders | Quinn doesn't expect larger Diggs role with McLaurin out, mentions Antonio Williams Mon Oct 26, 01:14 PM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that he doesn't anticipate WR Stefon Diggs taking on a larger role with WR Terry McLaurin out.
| Footballguys view: Quinn indicated the change will come with usage elsewhere and mentioned rookie WR Antonio Williams. TE Chig Okonkwo and WR Treylon Burks are also candidates to do more. McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon and is done for the season. |
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Commanders | Treylon Burks expected to be limited at start of practice week Mon Oct 26, 01:03 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks is expected to be limited in practice at the start of this week, according to head coach Dan Quinn's comments on Monday. Washington returns from its bye week.
| Footballguys view: Burks move up in the rotation after Terry McLaurin went down with a knee injury during the team's Week 6 game. Burks drew six targets coming off the bench in that game, and he could continue playing a more significant role with McLaurin out for the season. We'll follow up on his status as the week progresses. In the meantime, proactively adding Burks is a good idea if there's room on your roster for a speculative play. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin suffers torn patellar tendon, done for the season Tue Oct 20, 03:03 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has suffered a torn patellar tendon and is done for the season, the MRI revealed on Tuesday. McLaurin was injured in Monday's loss to the 49ers and did not return. Head coach Dan Quinn had called the knee injury "significant" after the game.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin, who had a 27-yard catch before the injury on Monday and 15 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown in five games this season, also missed seven games last season while dealing with a quad injury. The Commanders have McLaurin under contract for two more seasons, but his future with the team could be impacted by the level of offseason changes that go on in Washington. Meanwhile, Treylon Burks and Antonio Williams move up in a receiving corps that will be led by Stefon Diggs and tight end Chig Okonkwo. |
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Commanders | Dan Quinn says Terry McLaurin's knee injury is 'significant' Tue Oct 20, 12:15 AM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said the knee injury to WR Terry McLaurin is significant. McLaurin will undergo more tests on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was carted off and did not return in Monday's loss to the 49ers. While it's unclear how long McLaurin may be sidelined, the injury is a tough sign for a Commanders group that is struggling this season. McLaurin, 31, has been a staple for Washington since being drafted in the third round in 2019. He missed one game (Week 4) due to a hamstring injury but still leads the Commanders with 230 receiving yards this season, including a 27-yard catch early in Monday's contest. We'll follow up when the results of his imaging are available. |
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Commanders | Diggs catches 6 passes for 44 yards, a touchdown in loss to 49ers Mon Oct 19, 11:25 PM
Washington Commanders WR Stefon Diggs caught 6 passes for 44 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets in Monday's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 5.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 13.4.
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Commanders | McLaurin held to 1 catch for 27 yards in loss to 49ers Mon Oct 19, 11:25 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught 1 pass for 27 yards on 1 target in Monday's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 10.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.2.
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Commanders | Daniels throws for 300 yards, two touchdowns in loss to 49ers Mon Oct 19, 11:25 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 29 of 40 passes for 300 yards with 2 touchdowns in Monday's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 19.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.0.
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Commanders | WR Terry McLaurin will not return Mon Oct 19, 09:00 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin was injured in the first quarter of Monday's game against the 49ers with 2:16 left. He will not return (knee).
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Commanders | WR Terry McLaurin injured in the first quarter vs. 49ers Mon Oct 19, 08:51 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin was injured on a play in the first quarter of Monday's game against the 49ers with 2:16 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin carted off vs. 49ers Mon Oct 19, 08:50 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin was carted off during Monday's game against the 49ers. Players from both teams came over to check on him before he left the field. McLaurin was injured in the first quarter and had been cleared to play on Saturday after dealing with a hamstring issue.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin appeared to hold his knee, cart coming out vs. 49ers Mon Oct 19, 08:49 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin went down on the field during Monday night's game against the 49ers, with several teammates taking a knee. McLaurin appeared to be holding his knee on the replay, and the cart came out for him.
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Commanders | Rachaad White gets the start vs. 49ers with Croskey-Merritt out Mon Oct 19, 08:26 PM
Commanders RB Rachaad White got the start at running back for Monday night's game at the 49ers. RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is out with a groin injury.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs 'good to go' Monday night at 49ers Mon Oct 19, 06:46 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is good to go for Monday night's game at the 49ers. Diggs had been listed as questionable with the hamstring injury and was reported earlier Monday as trending towards playing after traveling with the team.
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt headed to injured reserve Mon Oct 19, 04:01 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is headed to injured reserve with a groin injury, the team announced on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt had already been ruled out for Monday night's Week 6 game against the 49ers after re-injuring his groin. Washington also activated RB Jeremy McNichols from injured reserve on Monday. For tonight's game in San Francisco, Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler will be the top backs available. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs 'trending towards playing' Monday night at 49ers Mon Oct 19, 04:00 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is "trending towards playing" in Monday night's game against the 49ers. Diggs is officially listed as questionable. He traveled with the team after being limited at practice on Friday.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs traveled with team, has 'a shot to play' Monday night Mon Oct 19, 12:58 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring), who is questionable for Monday night's game at the 49ers, was on the field Thursday and Friday for the team's install and walkthrough and traveled with the team to California, a sign the team believes he "has a shot to play."
| Footballguys view: Diggs and Terry McLaurin each have 11 receptions for first downs this season. If Diggs plays, it could be the first time in about a month that QB Jayden Daniels, McLaurin, Diggs and TE Chig Okonkwo are on the field together. A final answer is expected when inactives are announced at 6:45 PM ET. |
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Commanders | QB Marcus Mariota ruled out for Week 6 Sat Oct 17, 08:50 PM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Marcus Mariota did not participate in Saturday's practice.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin cleared to play vs. 49ers Sat Oct 17, 03:14 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Monday night's game at the 49ers. He carries no game designation for the Week 6 matchup.
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Commanders | Croskey-Merritt out vs. 49ers after re-injury, White and Ekeler cleared Sat Oct 17, 03:14 PM
Commanders RB Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt (groin) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Monday night's game at the 49ers. Head coach Dan Quinn said Croskey-Merritt re-injured the groin he originally hurt in August, adding, "That's harder, on the same injury. We'll work really hard to get him back." RBs Rachaad White (shoulder) and Austin Ekeler (chest) were cleared to play, while RB Jeremy McNichols was a full participant all week and is questionable as he waits to come off injured reserve. "Having a combination of guys," Quinn said, "is what we'll lean on right now."
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs questionable for Monday night at 49ers Sat Oct 17, 03:03 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game at the 49ers. Diggs was limited at practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Diggs has some PPR value as a what-the-heck flex with the Commanders likely going pass-heavy with Jacory Croskey-Merritt out and the 49ers probably jumping out to a lead against the poor Washington pass defense. |
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