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Washington Commanders Depth Chart Revealed: Surprise Starter Shifts & Position Battles You Need to Know

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The latest Washington Commanders depth chart for the 2025 season paints a dramatically revamped roster that blends high-end veteran talent with a blue-chip rookie core. Below is a position-by-position breakdown, key injury notes, and what the new lineup means for upcoming games and fantasy football managers. Quarterback • Starter: Jayden Daniels — The No. 2 overall pick has officially wrestled the job away from veteran Marcus Mariota after a flawless preseason. Daniels’ dual-threat skill set opens up the entire playbook and should elevate Washington’s red-zone efficiency. • Backups: Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson — The Commanders retain experienced insurance if Daniels misses time. Running Back • Starter: Austin Ekeler — Signed away from the Chargers, Ekeler projects for 15-18 touches per game and all third-down work. • Change-of-pace: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Chris Rodriguez Jr. — Expect Rodriguez to siphon goal-line carries, capping Ekeler’s TD ceiling slightly. Wide Receiver • WR 1: Terry McLaurin — A target magnet who should thrive on Daniels’ quick-strike passes. • WR 2: Deebo Samuel (Q) — Listed as questionable with a lingering quad strain but expected to suit up in Week 7. • Slot/WR 3: Luke McCaffrey — The rookie has forced veteran Chris Moore to the bench and is a sneaky PPR option. Depth: Noah Brown, Jaylin Lane (primary KR/PR). Tight End • TE 1: Zach Ertz (Q) — Limited in practice with a knee issue; John Bates and rookie Ben Sinnott would split snaps if Ertz sits. Ertz’s status is the biggest question mark for Sunday. Offensive Line • LT: Laremy Tunsil • LG: Chris Paul • C: Tyler Biadasz • RG: Andrew Wylie / Nick Allegretti rotational • RT: Sam Cosmi Washington’s drastic offseason investment up front has already produced dividends, allowing the fewest sacks (9) through six games in the NFC East. Defensive Front Seven • Edges: Dorance Armstrong (Q, ankle), Preston Smith • Interior: Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, rookie Jer’Zhan Newton rotation • Linebackers: Bobby Wagner (MIKE), Frankie Luvu (WILL), Von Miller (SAM) The infusion of Wagner’s leadership and Miller’s pass-rush juice has vaulted the Commanders to sixth in defensive DVOA since Week 3. Secondary • Cornerbacks: Marshon Lattimore (LCB), Jonathan Jones (RCB), Mike Sainristil (nickel) • Safeties: Darnell Savage (FS), Jeremy Reaves (SS) With Lattimore finally healthy after last year’s foot surgery, Washington’s corners are allowing just 5.8 yards per attempt over the last three contests. Special Teams • K: Matt Gay (perfect 12-for-12 inside 50 yds) • P/H: Tress Way • KR/PR: Jaylin Lane, Deebo Samuel (situational) Injury Tracker to Monitor • Zach Ertz (knee, Q) — A game-time decision; downgrade Daniels’ red-zone outlook if inactive. • Dorance Armstrong (ankle, Q) — If he sits, rookie Drake Jackson starts, downgrading the pass rush vs. the Giants’ mobile QB Spencer Rattler. • Deebo Samuel (quad, Q) — Trending up after back-to-back limited practices; start him with confidence if active. What It Means for Week 7 vs. Giants The Giants rank 28th in pressure rate; facing an upgraded Commanders O-line, Jayden Daniels should have time to exploit rookie cornerbacks with McLaurin and Samuel on vertical concepts. Look for coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to script early RPOs that freeze linebackers and create chunk plays for Ekeler in space. Defensively, expect Jack Del Rio to deploy heavy nickel, trusting Wagner and Luvu to spy the backfield while Miller attacks off the edge against rookie LT Amarius Mims. Fantasy/DFS Angles • Smash spot: Terry McLaurin — Receivers facing NYG have averaged 9.4 targets; McLaurin’s 27 percent target share is sixth in the NFL. • Sneaky play: Luke McCaffrey — Minimum-salary slot against zone-heavy coverage. • Fade: Giants RB committee — Washington has allowed just one rushing TD since Week 2. Rest-of-Season Outlook If the offensive line stays healthy, the Commanders’ depth chart suggests a ceiling of a top-10 offense by EPA/play. Defensively, the unit hinges on Armstrong’s health; an extended absence could force Del Rio to blitz more, exposing the secondary. Nevertheless, the balance on both sides of the ball positions Washington as a legitimate wildcard contender in the NFC. Stay tuned for real-time updates as injury reports finalize and any late personnel moves reshuffle the Commanders depth chart heading into Sunday night.

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