Trey Amos - Commanders CB
The Washington Commanders finally got cornerback Trey Amos back into the lineup before the bye week. Fans expected a gradual process before he made a lasting contribution, but early signs suggest he is ready to hit the ground running.
Amos was sensational against the Philadelphia Eagles. His physicality, athleticism, and ball-tracking didn't skip a beat. He looked confident, and the 2025 second-round pick out of Ole Miss looked like the shutdown presence Washington envisioned before his injury problems began.
It's been a frustrating year for Amos, to put it mildly.
His encouraging flashes as a rookie came to an abrupt halt with a fractured fibula. Amos worked exceptionally hard to get back, but a sprained ankle on his second practice back at training camp landed him on injured reserve yet again.
The Commanders were eager not to set a firm timeline for Amos' return. They gave him all the time he needed, and it's had the desired effect.
With Mike Sainristil's freefall reaching alarming levels, the Commanders needed Amos. Amik Robertson and Rasul Douglas have played well, so adding the second-year player into the fold gives Washington a productive cornerback trio at last.
Staying healthy will be crucial. If Amos can do that, he'll have a massive impact on Washington's hopes over the next 10 games.
Treylon Burks - Commanders WR
Prolific wide receiver Terry McLaurin is out for the season and potentially beyond with a torn patellar tendon. It's a big loss, and the fan favorite may have even played his last game for the Commanders as a result.
That's for the future. For now, others have to step up and fill the void. Speculation continues about a potential incoming trade for a receiver before the 2026 deadline, but until then, others will have to step up.
Treylon Burks is among them.
The 2022 first-round pick has all the athletic intangibles to be more productive, but consistency remains an issue. The Commanders will now give him the chance to finally put it all together in an expanded role, and the early signs were promising against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football.
Burks was on the field for 66.7 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Things didn't start well, with the wideout dropping a catchable ball that would have moved the chains on third down, but he responded by leading Washington in receiving yards.
This is a solid platform for Burks to build. He'll need much more in the second half of 2026, but the Arkansas product should also be brimming with confidence with more responsibilities on his shoulders.
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