The Washington Commanders are set to host the Denver Broncos for a Week 13 Sunday Night Football clash. This Commanders vs Broncos matchup features a contest between two teams that have had polar opposite seasons, where Washington has struggled all season long, and the Broncos have been racking up wins after wins.
The Commanders are not even close to the team they were last season. After a great rookie season for Jayden Daniels, his sophomore campaign has been disappointing to say the least. Whether it’s injuries, inconsistency or coaching, Daniels has been on a slump and is going to miss out on the playoffs this season, after reaching the NFC Championship round in 2024. With his injury keeping him out for the game, and them facing one of, if not the best defensive team, the nightmare could continue for them.
The Broncos, on the other hand, are clicking on all cylinders, going 9-2 for the season. They are on a 8-game win streak and their stellar defense has been the reason behind their success. Leading the AFC West, they are undefeated at home and have proven themselves by beating elite teams. The question to be asked is if they can sustain this same success when the postseason comes around, and if they do, how far can they go?
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Brown | WR | Groin/Knee/NIR (Rest) | Out |
| Treylon Burks | WR | Finger | Unspecified |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | Left Elbow | Out |
| Will Harris | SAF | Ankle | Questionable |
| Drake Jackson | DE | Knee | Out |
| Ale Kaho | LB | Concussion | Unspecified |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | Hip | Unspecified |
| Frankie Luvu | LB | Shoulder | Unspecified |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | Quad | Unspecified |
| Chris Moore | WR | Shoulder | Unspecified |
| Tyler Ott | LS | Illness/Back | Questionable |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | Illness | Unspecified |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | Ankle | Unspecified |
The Commanders have 13 players on the injury report. QB Jayden Daniels is out for the game, though he did practice on all three days being limited. WR Noah Brown was a full participant on Thursday’s practice, but is out for the game. DE Drake Jackson is also out for the game dealing with an injury to his knee. LS Tyler Ott is questionable for the game due to illness and a back injury.
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Bryant | WR | Shoulder | (-) |
| Jonathon Cooper | OLB | Thumb | (-) |
| Alex Singleton | ILB | Illness | (-) |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | Pectoral | (-) |
| Jonah Elliss | OLB | Hamstring | Questionable |
| Nate Adkins | TE | Knee | Out |
The Broncos have listed 6 players on the injury report. OLB Jonah Elliss is questionable for the game, being limited at practice on all three days due to a hamstring injury. TE Nate Adkins is out for the game, being unavailable at practice on all three days, due to a knee injury.
QB Jayden Daniels will not play against the Broncos as he’s still recovering from a gruesome elbow injury.
WR Terry McLaurin will play against the Broncos, as confirmed by head coach Dan Quinn during his Friday press conference.
OLB Jonah Elliss (hamstring) is questionable for the game against the Commanders.
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