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September 11, 2025
Commanders' news and notes ahead of Week 2: Will Tress Way play?
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Commanders' news and notes ahead of Week 2: Will Tress Way play?

Washington’s Week 2 prep for Thursday at Green Bay centers on leadership and clarity. Captains Zach Ertz, Frankie Luvu and Nick Bellore anchor the locker room as Dan Quinn framed the short week as a chance to teach, unite, and execute with toughness. Punter health remains a theme with Will Tress Way expected to punt in Green Bay despite Mitch Wishnowsky’s addition to the practice squad. Quinn stressed role definition and finishing plays, while the offense looks to running backs and space creation to fuel the attack.

Ekeler’s space-creation prowess is highlighted as a positive spark, while the team emphasizes communication and resilience amid chaos. The notes underscore an identity-building process: accountability, effort, and technique over perfect execution on a high-velocity short week, with an eye toward Week 2 energy and momentum.

With Week 2 notes highlighting captain leadership and a short week, how should fantasy managers recalibrate lineups for Thursday's game against Green Bay?Quinn emphasized running backs and finishing plays. How should fantasy managers view the backfield rotation on a condensed schedule?Does the mention of Ekeler as a space-maker suggest a larger role for him in the passing game or more creative backfield sets this week?With the focus on finishing plays and toughness, which players might benefit most from a high-contrast, gritty game on Thursday night?
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