Rachaad White is officially out of practice Thursday for the Washington Commanders due to a shoulder issue. That’s a gut punch for Commanders fans hoping for a stable backfield, but it’s a huge shift for fantasy football players eyeing the wire, especially with a familiar name lurking in Washington.
Commanders Backfield: Next Man Up… And Up
With White sidelined, the Commanders are gonna have to lean on some other guys against the Indianapolis Colts. Tashan Reed of The Washington Post confirmed White was out. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is now lined up to be an RB2, which is a big bump for him. And behind him, you’ve got Kaytron Allen ready to step in. So, the depth chart is already getting a workout, even if White *could* still practice Friday and maybe be a flex candidate.
The Real Diamond in the Rough: Ekeler’s Back?!
But honestly, the real headline here, the thing nobody’s quite talking about enough, is the newly signed running back, Austin Ekeler. This dude is a legitimate “diamond in the rough” right now. We haven’t seen Ekeler on the field since he had that early season Achilles tear last year. An Achilles injury is no joke, so it’s been a long road back. But the fact he’s signed and now potentially getting a look in a White-less backfield? That’s huge. He could be absolutely worth scooping up for streaming, especially if you’re in a PPR league. He just might surprise everyone.
Keep an eye on Friday’s practice reports for White, but for real, if you’re in a fantasy league, you need to be looking at Ekeler. This could be the comeback story we’ve all been waiting for, and it’s happening right now in Washington.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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