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2024 Season Overview

Next GameNext Game	09/29/2024 4:05 PM EST
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Standing (Division)Division Rank	2nd NFC East
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LossesLosses	1
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PPGPoints per Game	20.5
OPPGOpponent Points per Game	27.5
Head CoachHead Coach	Dan Quinn

Austin Ekeler has returned to Virginia to be treated for his concussion

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Austin Ekeler

WAS Running Back #30

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) will stay in Virginia to treat his head injury.

The rest of the team has flown out to Arizona to practice on a short week ahead of Week 4’s matchup with the Cardinals. It’s probably reading too much into this to say that Ekeler can’t be cleared to play, but it certainly isn’t great for his odds of clearing protocol that he stayed behind. Quinn said he’ll “know more later in the week” about Ekeler’s status.
Luke McCaffrey

WAS Wide Receiver #12

Luke McCaffrey caught all three targets for 44 yards in the Commanders’ Week 3 win over the Bengals.

McCaffrey made a splash early in this one, hauling in a 30-yard catch-and-run pass on fourth down in the first quarter to extend a would-be touchdown drive. He has yet to earn a full allotment of snaps with the Commanders, something that appears unlikely on a weekly basis considering the offseason acquisition of Noah Brown. Either way, he looks like a solid hold in deeper fantasy leagues for now.
Noah Brown

WAS Wide Receiver #85

Noah Brown caught all three targets for 29 yards in the Commanders’ Week 3 win over the Bengals.

Despite the modest receiving line, Brown drew the start in Week 3 after joining the franchise just weeks before the start of the regular season. Considering his athletic profile and the lack of viable secondary options in the pass game behind Terry McLaurin, Brown could prove useful in fantasy circles for the remainder of the regular season.
Zach Ertz

WAS Tight End #86

Zach Ertz caught all five targets for 38 yards in the Commanders’ Week 3 win over the Bengals.

Ertz continues to perform in the clutch for the Commanders despite not playing an every-down role at his age. That said, his ability to settle in the holes of zone coverage and present a target for his rookie quarterback is invaluable at this stage of Daniels’ career. He should continue with steady yet modest production moving forward as a primary outlet over the short-middle of the field.
Terry McLaurin

WAS Wide Receiver #17

Terry McLaurin caught 4-of-6 targets for 100 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders’ Week 3 win over the Bengals.

McLaurin caught a pair of deep balls from quarterback Jayden Daniels, the first going for 55 yards in the first half and the second a highlight reel touchdown catch on a beautiful raindrop pass from Daniels off his back foot to seal the victory in the fourth quarter. It was refreshing to see McLaurin finally targeted on deep passes after running mostly short area routes through the first two weeks of the season. McLaurin could find further success in Week 4 when the Commanders travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals.
Brian Robinson Jr.

WAS Running Back #8

Brian Robinson rushed 16 times for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders’ Week 3 win over the Bengals, adding four yards on his lone reception.

Robinson was getting vastly outperformed by backfield mate Austin Ekeler before Ekeler was forced from the game to be evaluated for a concussion in the third quarter. Even so, Robinson ended with 17 opportunities to the five of Ekeler, with the two operating in a clearly defined lead back and change of pace back split. Robinson could find more room to run against the Cardinals in Week 4.
Jayden Daniels

WAS Quarterback #5

Jayden Daniels completed 21-of-23 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns in the Commanders’ 38-33, Week 3 win over the Bengals, adding 39 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

Daniels was in complete command of the offense throughout, throwing his first two touchdowns of the season and rushing for his third score of his young career. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury kept the offense largely confined to the short areas of the field in true horizontal air raid fashion. Except this week he layered in more downfield looks to great effect, with Daniels completing two deep shots to top wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Daniels and the Commanders spoke up on offense in this one, proving that last week’s victory over the hapless Giants was far from a fluke. Up next for the 2-1 Commanders is a road test against the Cardinals in Arizona in Week 4.
Austin Ekeler

WAS Running Back #30

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) questionable to return to Week 3 against the Bengals.

Ekeler was a vital piece of the Commanders’ game plan in Week 3, handling three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown in addition to two receptions for 22 yards and a massive 62-yard return on the opening kickoff the second half. He left in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. Expect Brian Robinson to get the lion’s share of the backfield opportunities in his absence.
Emmanuel Forbes Jr.

WAS Defensive Back #13

Commanders declared DE Clelin Ferrell, CB Emmanuel Forbes, QB Sam Hartman, S Darrick Forrest, TE Colson Yankoff, LB Dominique Hampton, and OG Chris Paul inactive for Week 3 against the Bengals.

Forbes was initially listed as questionable after avoiding a stint on injured reserve this week, ultimately failing to do enough throughout the week to play against the Bengals. He is now only 10 days removed from a surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb, meaning he could be at risk of missing Week 4 as well.
Clelin Ferrell

WAS EDGE #99

Commanders EDGE Clelin Ferrell is out for Week 3 against the Bengals with a knee injury.

The journeyman edge rusher has the Commanders’ only two sacks through two games. Coach Dan Quinn does not expect it to be a long-term issue, so Ferrell should have a decent shot at returning for Week 4.

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