McLaurin remains a central piece of Washington’s passing game, with trade chatter and PUP status affecting the overall offense. His volume and role will significantly influence the Commanders’ fantasy landscape and weekly expectations.

McNichols is noted as the team’s best blocking back, with a valuable special-teams and short-yardage profile. In a crowded backfield, his floor comes from pass protection and goal-line opportunities, offering a stable, if limited, floor in fantasy.

Croskey-Merritt, a rookie, flashed as a big-play threat with a long TD run during preseason. In a crowded backfield, his versatility could yield a meaningful role in open-field scenarios and a potential Week-to-Week flex option, particularly in best-ball formats and deeper leagues.

Washington hosts a shifting RB landscape, with Brian Robinson Jr. viewed as movable assets and Ekeler, Croskey-Merritt, McNichols, and Rodriguez likely to share duties. The backfield becomes a fantasy question mark as the front office explores upgrades and draft-cap flexibility, while Terry McLaurin anchors the pass game and rookie options add upside in deeper leagues.

Andrew Wylie anchored the right side with Conerly and Bates, delivering a steady run-blocking presence that opened lanes for Croskey-Merritt and Rodriguez. His consistency could translate into more efficient early-season run games and a stable pass-protective unit, contributing to Daniels’ potential breakout as the rhythm of the offense finds its stride.