"The Washington Commanders are not playing for anything other than personal pride. Some fans are demanding that the team not win any more games to improve their draft position. Others are more reflective, wondering what might have been and turning their attention to the offseason. Just don't tell that to rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The No. 245 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft reminded fans of his exciting long-term potential in Week 15 against the New York Giants. While some fans are turning the page, Croskey-Merritt is still relishing every moment. He's also still trying to prove himself, so throwing in the towel is not an option."
""I've got three games to play. Shoot, I'm in the NFL, so whenever I get a chance to step on that field, you've got to go out and show out. I mean, we're not looking at it like that - nobody in the locker room. We've got three more chances to play the game we love, and we wanna just build momentum going into the next season. So, that's what it's gonna do for us. We're just trying to build momentum and just to go out there with our brothers. We're not going to quit on each other.""
The Washington Commanders enter the final three games without playoff prospects and amid fan calls to lose for draft position. Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt remains committed to playing hard and proving his long-term potential despite the franchise's struggles. The roster continues to work closely together and emphasizes unity and mutual support. The team intends to use the remaining games to build momentum heading into the next season. Players prioritize competing for pride, development, and preparation rather than altering effort for draft benefits. The overall focus remains on togetherness and improvement moving forward.
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