"With Brown now seemingly out of action once again, it would be surprising if Kliff Kingsbury didn't get him more involved. That's not guaranteed, but his usage on Thursday Night Football when Brown went out of the lineup was telling. McCaffrey even managed to bring in his only target for 19 receiving yards. It might not sound like much, but these small steps are the best possible way to enhance trust."
"With Lane still finding his feet and Terry McLaurin working on his timing after missing the summer with a contract holdout, the door is ajar for McCaffrey. Considering he spent plenty of time working with veteran backup Marcus Mariota and the second-string unit over training camp, his presence under center if Jayden Daniels is ruled out could work in the pass-catcher's favor, too."
"Noah Brown's status for Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders is murky at best. The injury-prone wide receiver isn't expected to feature with another soft tissue injury, which could leave the Washington Commanders with no option other than to throw some inexperienced figures into more prominent roles. And for Luke McCaffrey, this could be the big audition he's been waiting for. McCaffrey has nowhere to go but up."
Noah Brown appears unlikely to play Week 3 due to another soft tissue injury, potentially forcing the Commanders to rely on less experienced receivers. Luke McCaffrey, a 2024 third-round pick who spent only two college years at wideout, faces pressure to prove long-term value. McCaffrey showed limited production on Thursday Night Football with one target for 19 yards but demonstrated the ability to create separation. Depth additions like Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jaylin Lane have pushed him down the chart, while Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels’ availability affect opportunity. Increased preseason work with Marcus Mariota and the second unit could aid McCaffrey if called upon.
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