First, the good news for the Washington Commanders: Everything is breaking right for the team heading into a crucial divisional game on Sunday afternoon in New York.
Cornerback Kendall Fuller, who missed practice earlier this week, is set to play, as is every other player on the team’s active roster., meanwhile, are dealing with a rash of injuries. The team is down to its third-string left tackle, and a starting guard, Shane Lemieux, tore his biceps during practice Wednesday. Quarterback Daniel Jones is also unlikely to play as he works his way back from a neck injury, leaving backup Tyrod Taylor, a former Virginia Tech star, to start.
That all sets up well for the 3-3 Commanders, who can launch themselves firmly into the early playoff picture with a victory.So there seems to be little reason for coach Ron Rivera to expect complacency to set in, something he emphasized after Friday’s practice in Ashburn.The game is an opportunity for the defensive front four to boost their stats after an uneven start to the year.
“He’s done exactly what we’ve asked,” Rivera said. “He really has. He’s done some good things. He’s very dynamic. He’s got some explosion to his game. I mean, he’s doing a great job.” It’s on offense where Washington is looking to improve, after struggling to put the game away late against the Atlanta Falcons last week.‘ tendency to blitz and pressure the quarterback will make it essential to keep quarterback Sam Howell upright and to ensure the young passer doesn’t make game-altering mistakes. At 1-5, the“Obviously, it didn’t end the right way, but I’ll tell you what, this is the league.
Sunday’s game will be broadcast on CBS, instead of the usual Fox broadcast, and will kick off at 1 p.m. The network switch accommodates Fox broadcasting the Baltimore Ravens in the early window.
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