Considering how most players are doing in the league after four weeks, Dan Quinn has been quite fortunate when it comes to injuries. This is helping the Washington Commanders, playing for the first time under his seasoned leadership, have an incredible start to the season.
There are a few seasoned veterans who have missed the occasional game, but nothing to get too worked up about. The Commanders are doing a good job of controlling practice time and striking the ideal balance between relaxation and efficient planning. That’s a significant plus and might go Washington’s way if the pattern holds true for the remainder of their regular-season games.
There were some worries about Washington’s injury list before the team’s home game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 5. Defensive end Clelin Ferrell and wide receiver Noah Brown were declared ineligible. Both versatile defensive lineman Efe Obada and rookie linebacker Jordan Magee, who have spent the whole season on injured reserve thus far, felt that this game was too soon.Tyler Owens, a free agent who was not selected, was demoted to out on Saturday. Brian Robinson Jr., Marcus Mariota, Nick Allegretti, and Percy Butler weren’t good choices for the competition. But after the free-agent signing Austin Ekeler cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol, the star running back will suit up to continue his relationship with the returning player, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Right now the Commanders are riding a wave of momentum. Fans are beginning to think that everything is possible. The NFL is a capricious beast where things may turn very quickly. However, the NFC Conference’s current No. 2 seed has every advantage for the time being.
