Washington Commanders Injury Update Ahead of Week 16 Game Against Eagles
The Washington Commanders are gearing up for a pivotal matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. This game carries significant weight for Washington’s playoff aspirations as they look to secure a wild card spot.
Although the NFC East title is out of reach due to the Eagles’ strong performance, the Commanders are determined to stay in the playoff race, sitting just outside of the postseason picture at No. 7 in the NFC with a 9-5 record.
As they prepare for this crucial clash, the Commanders’ injury report offers some insight into which players may or may not be available. Here is a breakdown of the current injury status for Washington’s roster:
Players Who Did Not Participate:
G Sam Cosmi (illness)
TE John Bates (illness)
LB Dante Fowler Jr. (groin/personal)
Players Who Were Limited:
DT Jonathan Allen (pectoral)
TE Zach Ertz (concussion/rest)
S Jeremy Chinn (concussion)
C Michael Deiter (ankle)
DE Clelin Ferrell (knee/rest)
WR Luke McCaffrey (shoulder)
DT Daron Payne (back)
Zach Ertz, who had been sidelined due to a concussion, showed improvement, moving from a non-participant earlier in the week to a limited participant by Thursday.
Meanwhile, John Bates and Sam Cosmi were both impacted by illness, with Cosmi also missing practice. Despite these setbacks, the team remains hopeful as they focus on preparing for the Eagles.
Washington’s offense will need to be at its best if they are to pull off an upset and improve their playoff chances. With their eyes firmly set on making a run, they will rely on key players to step up against a tough Eagles squad.
Stay tuned to CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for the latest updates on the team’s injury status and preparation for their Week 16 showdown with Philadelphia.
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