The Washington Commanders will open the season at home against the New York Giants as they seek to build on last year's shocking run to the NFC Championship game.
Washington's official Week 1 depth chart was released before preparations ramped up. Unsurprisingly, it came with a few surprises.
Notably, seventh-round rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who has been the darling of the offseason, is listed fourth on the depth chart when he was expected to be splitting lead back duties with veteran Austin Ekeler following Brian Robinson Jr.'s trade to the San Francisco 49ers.