Washington faces Week 4 shorthanded, with Daniels, Bates, McLaurin and Brown out. Tay Martin is elevated from the practice squad, and Washington also fills in at corner with Hamilton Sr. The backfield could be split if Croskey-Merritt rests; Rodriguez Jr. and McNichols are the primary ballcarriers. Atlanta misses Terrell, while Mariota starts against the Falcons, fueling intrigue for fantasy managers.

Historically, Washington has owned Atlanta, riding a four-game win streak and a recent OT victory led by Daniels before his injury. With Daniels sidelined, Mariota’s return to start adds a veteran angle to the matchup and supports speculative DFS exposure to Washington’s reshuffled attack and potential Falcons game plan shifts.

Washington Commanders reshuffle their depth, signing a veteran linebacker/special-teams contributor while placing Lucas Niang on IR, shifting the edge protection and opening rotational opportunities at tackle. Tay Martin is drawing more notice in camp, suggesting a potential rise in targets behind top receivers. The dual moves underline a focus on stabilizing special teams and adding receiving depth as the offense builds cohesion for the season ahead.

Niang's IR stint leaves the edge and right-tackle depth in flux, likely prompting a rotation of blockers and emphasizing athleticism on the edge. The veteran LB/ST addition signals an emphasis on coverage units and defensive flexibility, which could indirectly boost Washington’s field-position and turnover potential. Martin’s ascent provides a clearer path for a versatile fourth option, making him a sneaky fantasy pickup if role clarity comes before Week 1.

For fantasy managers, monitor practice reports and depth-chart updates as the season approaches. The moves imply a lean toward reliability on special teams and a more flexible offense, with Martin positioned as a rotation piece who could surface in multislot packages when called upon.

The Tennessee Titans made notable changes to their roster, waiving defensive end Kyron Johnson and wide receiver Tay Martin, both with injury designations. Johnson had been signed to the practice squad mid-season after being let go by the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Martin had a brief game appearance this season, scoring a touchdown on his only reception. Meanwhile, the Titans have bolstered their defense by re-signing tackle James Lynch to a one-year contract, showcasing their commitment to strengthening their core players as they head into the offseason.