The Washington Commanders are 2-1, but their roster is banged up. The coach is leaning on his 'next man up' philosophy as the team prepares for Atlanta.

This is certainly good news. Washington can't afford any more injuries. Croskey-Merritt isn't the Commanders' lead back yet, as offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has found a way to involve him, Chris Rodriguez and Jeremy McNichols, but he's the most dynamic.

In a jubilant Washington Commanders locker room, linebacker Frankie Luvu announced whom he wanted to reward with a game ball: “Took one on the sideline, and popped up like toast. DQ!” With that, Luvu went over to wrap coach Dan Quinn in a hug.

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Despite injuries and lineup changes, the Washington Commanders delivered a complete team effort Sunday, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 behind a dominant rushing attack and explosive plays on both sides of the ball.

The second injury report of the week offers an update on Raiders G Jackson Powers-Johnson and Commanders QB Jayden Daniels.

With quarterback Marcus Mariota filling in and a committee of running backs finding holes behind a new-look offensive line, the Commanders produced 174 yards on the ground in the first half alone,

Washington Commanders All-Pro Austin Ekeler suffered an Achilles tendon injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2.

The play came as Washington had first-and-10 on Las Vegas's 40-yard line. Marcus Mariota took the snap, then ran the ball off the left side for three yards. As he was shoved out of bounds, Mariota ran directly into Quinn, who flew backwards after contact.