The Washington Commanders had been lucking out in the injury department last year and at the start of 2025. On offense, running back Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles, and star quarterback Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee sprain. On defense, starting defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., who was one of the Commanders' key free agent signings, suffered a season-ending quad tear. He might not start in Week 3 on such short notice, which would leave either Holmes or Jean-Baptiste to get the nod. It's likely to be a group effort between Smith, Martin, Holmes, Jean-Baptiste, and potentially others against the Las Vegas Raiders at Northwest Stadium.