"With Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown both sidelined for Washington's pivotal Monday Night Football showdown against the Chicago Bears, most fans anticipated a larger role for McCaffrey. This bears more significance considering Deebo Samuel Sr. is dealing with a heel injury that hindered his ability to make a valuable contribution. And yet, Kliff Kingsbury either didn't call McCaffrey's number, or Jayden Daniels doesn't have enough confidence in the wideout to come through in key moments. Either way, they should have."
"McCaffrey got just one target, but he made the most of it. The 2024 third-round pick took advantage of some busted coverage to take it 33 yards for the score. And that was about it. The former Rice standout didn't get another look, which was surprising and frustrating in equal measure. But there was another way that McCaffrey managed to contribute."
Luke McCaffrey has emerged as a revelation for the Washington Commanders this season, becoming an essential offensive option despite offseason additions. He faced expectations to step up when Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown were sidelined and Deebo Samuel Sr. was limited by a heel injury. Kliff Kingsbury and Jayden Daniels did not target McCaffrey frequently in a pivotal game despite his big-play ability. McCaffrey produced a 33-yard touchdown on his lone target and excelled as a kick returner, using speed and vision to provide strong field position. The team should increase his involvement in the passing game.
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