The Washington Commanders (10-5) will host the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) on Sunday at Northwest Stadium in a pivotal NFC matchup.
A current look at the NFC playoff field has the Falcons and Commanders in. Atlanta is the No. 4 seed, while Washington is the seventh seed. The Falcons lead the NFC South but must continue to win as they are tied with the Buccaneers. The Commanders will clinch a playoff berth with a win or if Carolina beats Tampa Bay earlier in the day.
So, what is the status of some injured players ahead of Sunday’s showdown between the Commanders and Falcons?
Washington was without starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and right tackle Andrew Wylie (groin) on Thursday. Lattimore reinjured his hamstring late in last week’s win over the Eagles. If he doesn’t practice on Friday, he’ll likely miss Sunday’s game, which would be a tough blow for the Commanders.
If Wylie can’t go, Washington has Cornelius Lucas.
Wide receiver Dyami Brown injured his hamstring on a deep catch last week. Brown has become more involved in the offense in recent weeks, and he’d be a bigger loss than some realize. Brown gives the Commanders another player, outside of Terry McLaurin, who can make plays down the field.
Atlanta had several players limited, including wide receiver Drake London (knee). However, London was limited last week, too, and played on Sunday.
We’ll continue to monitor Washington’s injury situation ahead of Sunday Night Football.
