"Samuel is dealing with bruising on his heel. That can't be getting better, given the collisions he's involved in on game days. The Commanders have been ultra-cautious with his practice involvement throughout, but the wideout was officially listed as questionable for Week 6. Head coach Dan Quinn revealed that it will be a genuine game-time decision for Samuel. The extra day of rest could prove crucial, but the signs suggest that it could go either way."
"If Samuel cannot go, the Commanders would be in full-blown crisis mode. They'd be relying on the run game more than ever. Luke McCaffrey would be the No. 1 receiver, which is a lot to ask despite the 2024 third-round pick enjoying a breakout campaign through five weeks. The Commanders have fourth-round rookie Jaylin Lane and the wildly inconsistent Chris Moore to pick up the slack, too."
Washington will be without wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Deebo Samuel, acquired for a fifth-round pick from the 49ers, has led the offense while playing through a heel bruise and is officially listed as questionable for Week 6 with a game-time decision expected. If Samuel is inactive, the Commanders would lean heavily on the run game and ask Luke McCaffrey to operate as the No. 1 receiver. Depth options include Jaylin Lane, Chris Moore, possible elevations of Ja'Corey Brooks or Robbie Chosen, and increased production from tight end Zach Ertz.
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