The Washington Commanders had the NFL's oldest roster heading into the season. That brings experience, but it also increases the risk of injuries occurring.
This bears more significance in short weeks with almost no downtime. And a major gamble from the Commanders ended up blowing up in their face.
Deatrich Wise Jr.'s status for the game on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers was in doubt. The veteran defensive end left a hugely positive impression in Week 1 as the Commanders toppled the New York Giants, but he'd come out of it with a knee issue that was handled with extreme care.