With the Washington Commanders playing for nothing much other than pride over their final seven games of the campaign, the coaching staff needs to try new things. Adam Peters also needs to assess what he has on the roster before a crucial offseason, and throwing his fledgling stars into the fire is the best way to do so.
The Commanders are dealing with serious injury problems, no more so than in the wide receiver room. Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown are slowly making their way back from long-term ailments. Luke McCaffrey is likely done for the season with a broken collarbone.