"The Washington Commanders head into their Week 6 game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football depleted at the wide receiver position. Not exactly ideal, but it's something Kliff Kingsbury has coped with effectively up to now. Noah Brown is out once again, and he cannot be counted upon anymore. Second-team All-Pro wideout Terry McLaurin is missing for his third consecutive game with a supposed quad problem, although Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network believes this could have something to do with a hip flexor issue."
"If that wasn't enough, the Commanders are taking Deebo Samuel Sr.'s status right up until the last minute. The versatile weapon is dealing with bruising to his heel, and the outcome is uncertain. If he cannot go, Washington will have to rely more heavily on the ground attack than ever before. Chris Rodriguez Jr. will be active despite missing practice this week with a calf problem. But the onus will likely go onto seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt with the primetime spotlight glaring."
"Croskey-Merritt has taken the Commanders and the entire league by storm. His breakout performance against the Los Angeles Chargers sent hype to an entirely different level. Considering the Bears are conceding 164.5 rushing yards per game - ranked No. 31 league-wide - and Washington is leading the NFL at 156.4 yards per contest on the ground, another profitable evening could be in the offing."
The Washington Commanders enter Week 6 against the Chicago Bears with multiple wide receiver absences. Noah Brown is out, and Terry McLaurin is missing his third straight game with a reported quad or hip flexor issue. Deebo Samuel Sr. is questionable due to heel bruising, which could force a heavier reliance on the run. Chris Rodriguez Jr. will be active despite a calf concern. Seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt is slated for an expanded role after a breakout versus the Chargers, but his touches will be limited until his blocking improves.
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