The Washington Commanders entered their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders with an expected shake-up along the front five. But not at left guard.
While many throughout the week pondered the idea of a switch at right guard or at right tackle, eyebrows were raised across the entire DMV region when the inactives were confirmed.
Normal starter Brandon Coleman was made a healthy scratch, opening the door for fourth-year man Chris Paul to step in at left guard. What unfolded wasn’t just a temporary lineup adjustment — it was a statement performance by a player taking advantage of an opportunity.