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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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Commanders | Croskey-Merritt out vs. 49ers, White and Ekeler to share backfield Sat Oct 17, 01:04 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) has been ruled out of Monday's Week 6 game at the 49ers, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Saturday. Croskey-Merritt, the team's leading rusher, re-injured the same groin that has nagged him in recent weeks and missed practice all week. RB Rachaad White, who has caught all 10 of his targets for 53 yards and a touchdown, and RB Austin Ekeler figure to handle the backfield work. "His explosiveness in the passing game is a big deal," Quinn said of Ekeler. "So, having some combination of the guys, I think that's what we'll lean on most right now."
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt ruled out for Week 6 at 49ers Sat Oct 17, 12:40 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's Week 6 game at the 49ers, head coach Dan Quinn announced on Saturday. Croskey-Merritt did not practice Thursday or Friday because of the groin injury.
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt 'expected out' for Week 6 Sat Oct 17, 11:17 AM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected to miss Monday's Week 6 game at the 49ers, according to sources. Washington's leading rusher has battled a groin injury since training camp. He did not practice on Thursday or Friday.
| Footballguys view: Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler will split the work with Croskey-Merritt out. The Commanders have a bye next week, so the absence may not be that long for the starter. Croskey-Merritt suffered a groin injury earlier in the year, so it is possible for the absence to stretch past the Week 7 bye. Consider White a flex play this week, especially in PPR leagues. The team did sign Devin Neal to the practice squad, so he could get a call-up for Week 6. |
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Commanders | Jeremy McNichols expected to have 'a full practice load this week' Sat Oct 17, 10:50 AM
Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols, who was worked back into practice last week, "should have a full practice load this week," head coach Dan Quinn said on Thursday. Quinn gave the same update for CB Trey Amos and S Nick Cross. Washington visits San Francisco on Monday night.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels a full participant again on Friday Fri Oct 16, 06:20 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a full participant in practice on Friday. He was also a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs limited at practice on Friday Fri Oct 16, 06:01 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday, when head coach Dan Quinn said he was 'hopeful' Diggs would return this week. Washington had seven players who did not practice on Friday.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs participating during open portion of Friday practice Fri Oct 16, 03:08 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was participating during the open portion of practice on Friday. The extent of his overall participation will be clear when the injury report is released later Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Diggs back out there after a DNP to start the week. He'll have another practice Saturday before Monday Night Football. We should have more information on his availability after that practice, but Diggs is trending in the right direction. |
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt not at practice for second straight day Fri Oct 16, 12:33 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was not at practice on Friday, his second consecutive day missing. RBs Austin Ekeler (chest) and Rachaad White both practiced in non-contact jerseys on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt will have one more chance to practice on Saturday, but his availability for Monday night is currently in doubt. With Ekeler and White also managing injuries, Jeremy McNichols, working back from an IR stint, is the healthiest running back on the depth chart. The Commanders waived rookie Kaytron Allen last week and may be regretting that move now. We'll hope for more information on the Commanders' running backs after Saturday's practice, but Croskey-Merritt managers should start looking at other options. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs going through stretching on Friday Fri Oct 16, 12:18 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was going through stretching at the start of practice on Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday, though head coach Dan Quinn said he was "hopeful" for a return this week. Diggs missed the Week 5 game against the Giants with the hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: After missing a week due to a hamstring injury, Diggs hopes to return for Monday Night Football. We'll hope for more information after Saturday's practice. For fantasy managers relying on Diggs, Antonio Williams and Brandin Cooks are readily available options who could serve as last-minute pivots if Diggs gets scratched. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin gets 'vet rest day' Friday Fri Oct 16, 12:15 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin had a veteran rest day on Friday. DE K'Lavon Chaisson also got a rest day. McLaurin was active for Sunday's game against the Giants after being called "likely not a full go" beforehand.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin is expected to play against the 49ers on Monday night. With Jayden Daniels starting, McLaurin's ceiling elevates a bit. He can be relied on as a WR2 with WR1 upside. |
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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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