"With injuries decimating the Commanders right now, McCaffrey is getting a bigger opportunity to stake a claim. And he's taking advantage of it in no uncertain terms. McCaffrey gained some much-needed morale with a touchdown late in Washington's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. His contribution was more immediate in Atlanta, bringing in an absolute laser from quarterback Marcus Mariota to reduce the team's early deficit."
"The 2024 third-round pick was in danger of becoming an afterthought within Kliff Kingsbury's schematic concepts. Washington traded for Deebo Samuel Sr. and spent a fourth-round selection on Jaylin Lane. That pushed McCaffrey down the depth chart, but he did enough to make the 53-man roster. The Rice product quickly followed this up with a long kick return to put Washington in outstanding field position. Not bad for someone who was all but written off just a few short weeks again."
The Washington Commanders entered Week 4 without key receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown and needed younger players to step up. Third-round pick Luke McCaffrey had been pushed down the depth chart after the addition of Deebo Samuel Sr. and the selection of Jaylin Lane but remained on the 53-man roster. McCaffrey scored a touchdown late in the win over the Las Vegas Raiders and hauled in a precise catch from Marcus Mariota in Atlanta to cut the deficit. He also returned a long kickoff to provide excellent field position. The performance built trust for McCaffrey amid ongoing injuries to the receiving corps.
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