There are some weary bodies within the Washington Commanders locker room right now. They're battered and bruised with one game remaining until everyone gets an extended rest period during their bye week.
Washington must successfully navigate its tricky-looking clash with the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium beforehand. The Commanders are on a concerning three-game losing run and need to turn the tide. Dan Quinn's men got off to an outstanding start this season. They need to make sure all their hard work doesn't go to waste.
The Commanders are dealing with some injury issues, which isn't surprising. Veteran right tackle Andrew Wylie has been ruled out of Week 13 with a concussion. Running back Austin Ekeler has the same ailment but much more serious, resulting in Washington placing him on injured reserve.
Stud cornerback Marshon Lattimore returned to practice this week, which was a significant step forward in his recovery from a hamstring complication. The former first-round pick out of Ohio State was listed as doubtful for the clash, although Quinn was encouraged by the way he progressed with a heftier workload.
There was some good news. Brian Robinson Jr. is toughing things out with an ankle sprain suffered against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12. The running back was able to participate fully in practice on Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into this weekend's must-win outing.
Just how much Robinson will feature given he won't be at 100 percent is anyone's guess. But having him in the backfield will be a huge boost for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Aside from that, Zane Gonzalez was called up from the practice squad after starting kicker Austin Seibert went to injured reserve. He'll need to be signed onto the active roster next week. But the Commanders freed up a spot by waiving former first-round cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., ending his brief yet underwhelming stint with the organization.
Let's see who else didn't make the cut in Week 13 for both teams.
Commanders inactive players list for Week 13
- QB Jeff Driskel (Emergency QB)
- CB Marshon Lattimore
- LB Dominique Hampton
- OT Andrew Wylie
- DT Phidarian Mathis
Via the Commanders website.
Titans inactive players list for Week 13
- RB Joshua Kelley
- CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally
- OT Leroy Watson
- TE David Martin-Robinson