"One of the most bizarre decisions that came under scrutiny was Luke McCaffrey's lack of involvement. The second-year wide receiver is making the most of the chances when they arrive. He's also earning an outstanding reputation as a kick returner, looking like a potential Pro Bowler in this discipline after a sensational start. With Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown sidelined, and Deebo Samuel Sr. not at 100 percent due to a heel issue, most experts and fans anticipated McCaffrey's role to be enhanced."
"According to Next Gen Stats, McCaffrey's separation rate was three times the league average on Monday Night Football at 10.75 yards. That number is clearly inflated due to the blown assignment on his score, but it's still a telling sign of how much the wideout is getting open without the targets to show for it. This speaks to a lack of trust in McCaffrey."
Washington's passing attack stalled against the Chicago Bears amid poor conditions and multiple injuries, leaving the team at 3-3 with challenging games ahead. Luke McCaffrey saw limited targets despite strong play and special-teams impact as a promising kick returner. With Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown sidelined and Deebo Samuel Sr. hampered by a heel issue, McCaffrey was expected to see an expanded role but only produced a 33-yard touchdown on busted coverage. Next Gen Stats showed a 10.75-yard separation rate, indicating McCaffrey consistently gets open but lacks targets, suggesting limited trust or visibility within the offense.
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