Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt took center stage during the Washington Commanders' opening weekend victory over the New York Giants. But it's another member of the 2025 draft class who could be far more important to the team's chances in Week 2.
The Commanders had little time to prepare for their trip to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. There were some things to clean up, so it's a journey into the unknown with no real practice time. But make no mistake, beating an NFC playoff rival on the road would be a statement that proves Washington's sensational run in 2024 wasn't just a fleeting moment of joy.