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September 16, 2025
Washington Commanders: Injury updates on John Bates and Noah Brown
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Washington Commanders: Injury updates on John Bates and Noah Brown
Washington Commanders face Week 3 with a murkier injury outlook after Daniels knee MRI, leaving his Week 3 status uncertain. Bates and Brown are potential long shots to return, forcing role increases for Sinnott and Moore. Wise and Ekeler’s season-ending injuries deplete depth, pressing McLaurin, Samuel, and Lane to carry the receiving workload. The upcoming clash with the Raiders adds urgency to decision-making and lineup flexibility.
Given the weekend injury updates, what is the best approach to Washington players for Week 3 in fantasy lineups?Which Commanders players gain the most when Bates is unavailable?How should fantasy managers adjust defenses or streaming options with Wise out?What is the expected Week 3 role for Deebo Samuel in this scenario?
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