In what has been a profitable season up to now in 12 months 1 underneath head coach Dan Quinn, the Washington Commanders receiving core took an surprising blow Wednesday.
Quinn introduced that broad receiver Noah Brown suffered a “critical inside damage” and can be out for an prolonged time frame.
After being launched by the Texans within the offseason, Brown signed with Washington and has put collectively a stable season. He ranks third in catches (35) and yards (453) for Washington this season.
Brown’s manufacturing can be laborious to copy, however Washington does have the depth to try to exchange the manufacturing.
Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown are two receivers that might want to enhance their manufacturing. McCaffrey was Washington’s third spherical decide within the 2024 draft and Brown was drafted by Washington within the third spherical in 2021.
McCaffrey has but to discover a groove as an expert, as he has simply 16 catches for 155 yards up to now this season. Dyami Brown has 20 catches for 206 yards on the season.
Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Saints can be an enormous alternative for Washington’s receiving core. The Saints protection ranks twenty sixth in passing yards allowed per sport (246.3)
Sunday can be a fantastic alternative for McCaffrey and Brown to discover a rhythm and get right into a groove earlier than Washington’s Week 16 sport in opposition to the Eagles.