The Washington Commanders' backfield has been shaken up. A veteran is out for the year, and now a hyped seventh-round rookie is getting his big shot.

"Scary: Commanders DL Deatrich Wise Jr. went down on the field after the Packers' extra point. He's being carted off now and was face down with players around him. Appears to be a leg injury," reporter Arye Pull wrote on X.

The Packers went on to win 27-18 in a sloppy game in which Washington lost defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. and running back Austin Ekeler to injuries. The latter suffered a torn achilles and has been ruled ou for the seaosn.

The Green Bay Packers outscored the Washington Commanders 27-18 on “Thursday Night Football” at Lambeau Field. The Packers dominated most of the game, led by TE Tucker Kraft ’s career night of six receptions and a touchdown for 124 yards.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn knows that the NFL season is a marathon, rather than a sprint. While the Commanders are 1-0 after their big Week 1 wi

"Commanders RB Austin Ekeler has, in fact, torn his Achilles, the MRI confirmed," Rapoport posted on X. "He’s out for the 2025 season. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, known as Bill, now becomes the Commanders RB1, while Ekeler sets his eyes on recovery."

Yes, Luke McCaffrey is related to Christian McCaffrey. Luke is the youngest McCaffrey brother. His older brothers are Max, Christian and Dylan. Christian is a superstar running back for the San Francisco 49ers. Max played wide receiver at Duke. And Dylan played quarterback at Michigan and Northern Colorado.

The Washington Commanders walked out of Lambeau Field with more than just a loss Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers. Running back Austin Ekeler and defensive lineman Deatrich Wise both suffered season-ending injuries, and now the team is holding its breath on quarterback Jayden Daniels.