The Washington Commanders are the most important nice shock within the NFL this season with a 7-2 report, regardless of most predicting they’d miss the playoffs when the season began.
Their newfound successful methods shall be put to the take a look at in Week 10 once they host the Pittsburgh Steelers, who’re 6-2 and maintain first place within the AFC North.
Sadly for the Commanders, they are going to be with out working again Brian Robinson Jr., who has been dominated out attributable to a hamstring ailment, in line with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
The #Commanders are ruling RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) out for Sunday’s sport vs. the #Steelers.
Robinson has rushed for 461 yards and 6 touchdowns, averaging 4.6 yards per carry in his seven video games.
He additionally was unable to play in Week 9, a 27-22 win towards the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
In that sport, although a number of gamers picked up the slack by way of speeding yards, their effectivity suffered, as they totaled 149 yards on 38 makes an attempt, a median of three.9 per carry.
After all, the story of this season for Washington is quarterback Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 total decide within the 2024 NFL Draft, who’s trying like the perfect participant on this yr’s rookie class.
Although his passing stats (1,945 yards and 9 touchdowns) might not be something particular, he has run for 459 yards and 4 touchdowns.
This sport towards Pittsburgh might be a mere prelude to a “Thursday Evening Soccer” showdown towards the Philadelphia Eagles, which might very properly assist resolve the winner of the NFC East.
