Commanders WR Treylon Burks made just 2 catches for 30 yards in Saturday's loss to the Eagles, but it was still an encouraging outing for a guy who's had a rough career to date. Burks led Washington with five targets and ran just two fewer routes (22) than Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. returned from a one-game injury to easily lead his backfield in playing time, opportunities, and production in Saturday's loss to the Eagles. Rodriguez played 28 of 54 snaps, vs. 15 for Jeremy McNichols and 11 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He logged 63 yards and a TD on 15 carries, nearly doubling his nearest teammate in carries and accounting for 70% of the team's rushing yardage. Croskey-Merritt carried eight times for 25 yards and a TD. McNichols rushed only once for 3 yards.

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota injured his right (throwing) hand in the third quarter of Saturday's game vs. the Eagles and did not return. He was also checked for a concussion but was cleared. QB Josh Johnson replaced Mariota, completing 5 of 9 passes for 43 yards and an INT. We'll look for further updates on Mariota's injury. Washington already said QB Jayden Daniels won't play again this season, so we could be looking at a Johnson-led offense for the final two weeks of the season. That'd be a big downgrade for the pass catchers.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. That puts him on track to play vs. the Eagles on Saturday. Rodriguez had been operating as Washington's lead back before missing Week 15, but we're curious to see if RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt's strong showing in that one earned him a bigger role. Try to avoid this backfield in Week 16 fantasy lineups.

The Commanders have decided to shut down QB Jayden Daniels for the final three games of the season, according to multiple reports. That means Marcus Mariota will start the rest of the way.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Giants. That leaves Jacory Croskey-Merritt as Washington’s likely lead ball carrier, although RB Jeremy McNichols could also pick up extra rushing work. Consider Croskey-Merritt an upside RB3 vs. the Giants’ 31st-ranked RB defense.

Commanders WR Deebo Samuel (illness) is active for today’s game vs. the Giants. We haven’t heard anything about his playing time being limited today, so Samuel has not moved in the Week 15 WR rankings.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) will test his injury in warmups before deciding whether he can play vs. the Giants today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rodriguez got in just two limited practices this week and is listed as questionable. We'll get Washington's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but Rodriguez will carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups if he does suit up. If not, RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt would be the favorite to lead the team in carries, with RB Jeremy McNichols also potentially picking up more work.

Commanders WR Deebo Samuel (illness) is expected to play vs. the Giants today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. He missed Friday's practice with an illness and is listed as questionable. But unless we hear otherwise, we're projecting Samuel to play his usual role today.

Commanders WR Deebo Samuel is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Giants after missing Friday’s practice with an illness. Players rarely miss games with illnesses, so we’re still expecting Samuel to play. But his status will be worth checking on Sunday morning.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Giants. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday after being sidelined on Wednesday. We’re tentatively expecting Rodriguez to play in this one but will look for further updates on his status. His absence would leave Jacory Croskey-Merritt as Washington’s likely lead back -- and a viable fantasy play against the Giants' 31st-ranked RB defense.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That should have him on track to play vs. the Giants this weekend, but we'll check on his status again tomorrow.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) did not practice on Wednesday. He's been operating as Washington's lead back lately and gets a prime Week 15 matchup vs. the Giants' 31st-ranked RB defense, but we'll need to keep an eye on his status over the next few days. Rodriguez's absence would turn RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt back into the Commanders' likely lead runner.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) won't play against the Giants this weekend, HC Dan Quinn said Wednesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that there's no new structural damage to Daniels' left elbow and that he'll be re-evaluated next week. We remain skeptical that we'll see Daniels again this season, but we'll keep you updated on his status. QB Marcus Mariota gets another start on Sunday and is a fringe QB1 option. Mariota has finished as a top-13 fantasy QB in four of his six starts this year, including each of the last three.

Commanders HC Dan Quinn said Monday that QB Jayden Daniels' is "sore" but that there's no long-term concern about the health of his left elbow. Quinn declined to say whether Daniels will play against the Giants on Sunday. We'll keep you updated on the situation, but we're starting the week projecting QB Marcus Mariota to get the start. Daniels has dealt with knee, hamstring, and elbow injuries in this lost season for Washington.

Commanders HC Dan Quinn said QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was cleared to return to today's game vs. the Vikings and that he plans on Daniels playing again this season. We'll see. Washington fell to 3-10 in Minnesota and was officially eliminated from postseason contention. It wouldn't make sense to us to keep throwing your franchise QB who's been beat up all season back out there. QB Marcus Mariota is at least worth stashing in 2-QB and superflex leagues. The Commanders still have plus matchups remaining against the Giants in Week 15 and Cowboys in Week 17.

Commanders TE Zach Ertz is feared to have torn his right ACL in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, HC Dan Quinn said afterward. We should get confirmation of the injury tomorrow. It would end Ertz's season and could put the 35-year-old's career in jeopardy. Ertz's absence will leave Washington's TE room to Ben Sinnott and John Bates. We'll see if Sinnott -- a 2024 second-rounder -- can build any momentum, but we wouldn't bother adding him to fantasy rosters.

Commanders TE Zach Ertz suffered a serious-looking right knee injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Vikings. He was placed in an air cast and was emotional as he was carted back to the locker room. We'll update Ertz's status when we know more, but this looks like a season-ender.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels re-injured his left elbow in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Vikings. He went into the medical tent and has been replaced by QB Marcus Mariota. Daniels is officially questionable to return.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will start this weekend's game vs. the Vikings, HC Dan Quinn confirmed on Friday. Daniels returned to practice last week and then graduated to full participation on Thursday. The left elbow injury won't impact his passing, but it's possible that Daniels' rushing production is limited, at least in his first game back. That knocks him a bit below his usual spot in the weekly QB rankings, but Daniels is still in the mix as a risk/reward QB1 play this week. QB Marcus Mariota has played well this season, but consider Daniels' return an upgrade for Washington's pass catchers.