The Washington Commanders will help close out Week 6 of the 2025 NFL campaign on Monday Night Football when they take on the Chicago Bears. After pulling off a big win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, the Commanders are feeling good about themselves right now, but injuries could change that feeling very quickly.
Washington has been hit hard by the injury bug early in the new season, and while it has quarterback Jayden Daniels back under center, he’s running out of guys to throw the ball to. Both Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown have been ruled out for this game, and hours before kickoff, they received a murky update on Deebo Samuel‘s injury status.
Deebo Samuel Labeled a Game-Time Decision for Commanders
The Commanders’ front office was busy bolstering their offense over the offseason after their surprise run to the NFC Championship Game last season, but to this point, we haven’t really seen what this group looks like at full strength. Daniels and McLaurin have both been forced to miss time, and versatile running back Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles that ended his season in Week 2.
Samuel has been one of the only constants in the lineup for Washington on offense, but even that could change in Week 6. Despite having a revolving door of players alongside him, Samuel has racked up 30 receptions for 300 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 46 yards and another score on the ground.
Recently, Samuel has been dealing with a nagging heel injury that he thrown his status for the team’s clash with the Bears up in the air. Considering how both McLaurin and Brown are out, it’s safe to say the Commanders could really use Samuel on the field in this one. However, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter, it sounds like the former All-Pro pass catcher is going to be a game-time decision for this one.
“Commanders say game-time for Deebo Samuel, who’s got the heel injury,” Schefter said on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Commanders Hoping to Grind Out Win Over Bears Amid Injury Woes
GettyJayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers.
If Samuel can’t suit up, picking up a win could suddenly become much more difficult for the Commanders. That would leave an inexperienced trio of Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Chris Moore as the team’s only wide receivers, with Zach Ertz also factoring into the mix at tight end. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is also questionable, which could present more issues for Washington.
The Bears aren’t necessarily the best team in the league, but they are coming off a bye week, which has allowed them to get a bit healthier for this game than the Commanders. Beyond that, they have also won their past two games, so they clearly have some positive momentum heading into this one. Washington will be closely monitoring Samuel’s status ahead of its 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, and his availability could play a huge role in determining who wins this game.
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