Washington opened its preseason with a 48-18 loss, resting most starters but getting a bright spot in Trey Amos, the rookie second-round corner who allowed zero catches on one target and chipped in a couple of tackles.

Offense struggled behind the backups, with Hartman and Johnson each throwing an interception and the QB room unsettled after Jayden Daniels’ absence in practice. Special teams were a mess, including a 100-yard kickoff return to start the game and a missed field goal. Jer'Zhan Newton and Jacory Croskey-Merritt flashed on defense, hinting at developmental fantasy upside for savvy managers.

Week 2 versus Cincinnati looms, but it’s unclear how much Washington will push its starters. For fantasy players, Amos’ emergence is the clearest takeaway—a potential Week 1 starter whose role could move the needle in one of Washington’s fantasy-friendly defensive back spots. Monitor Newton’s interior disruption and Croskey-Merritt’s workload as preseason reps expand.