5 Commanders players who could be benched after Week 2 triumph vs. NY Giants

Dyami Brown - Commanders WR

Dyami Brown was on the field for 69 percent of the Washington Commanders' offensive snaps in Week 2 against the New York Giants. This was second only to Pro Bowl pass-catcher Terry McLaurin in the wide receiver room. Unfortunately for the former third-round pick, it came with nothing more than two receptions from four targets for 17 receiving yards.

To make matters worse for Brown, the impact made by Noah Brown in much less playing time was far more encouraging. The recent arrival made each of his three targets count to the tune of 56 receiving yards. Jayden Daniels trusted him in the game's most critical moment, finding the wideout for a deep gain that played a leading role in Washington getting into field goal range.

The Commanders would be wise to get Noah Brown more involved with another week of familiarity within Kliff Kingsbury's system. What this means for Dyami Brown's prospects is anyone's guess, but he could see his snaps diminish unless there's a drastic shift.

Brown is being trusted more than the likes of Olamide Zaccheaus and rookie third-rounder Luke McCaffrey. But considering his skill set is similar to Noah Brown's, he'll be the one to make way.

Jeremy Chinn - Commanders S

It's not been a great start to Jeremy Chinn's second chance with the Washington Commanders. The athletically gifted safety came into the franchise looking to prove his worth after becoming an afterthought in 2023 - his last season on the Carolina Panthers. His initial impression over the offseason was encouraging. This hasn't been the case in a competitive setting.

Chinn's looked sluggish in pursuit, which isn't ideal for a box safety. The fact he's accumulated just four tackles over the first two games speaks volumes. The instincts and explosiveness that saw him take the league by storm as a rookie in 2020 aren't quite there right now.

This could be down to rust. Chinn missed a lot of football last season and is taking time to adjust to a different environment. It would be a shock if the former second-round pick out of Southern Illinois didn't improve, but it's a situation worth monitoring considering how high the coaching staff is on others in the safety room.

Chinn is looking for a bigger payday in Washington or elsewhere next spring. He's got the talent to be more impactful. However, the Commanders won't hesitate to give others a chance if the same complications emerge throughout the campaign.