Commanders’ Antonio Gibson likely out vs. Giants
The Washington Commanders are likely going to be without running back Antonio Gibson for their game against the Giants.
The Washington Commanders will take on the New York Giants in an intriguing NFC East showdown on Sunday. However, it sounds like the former will be without Antonio Gibson in the lineup.
Washington’s veteran running back is officially listed as doubtful, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. Technically, there’s a chance he can play, but usually, a doubtful designation leans closer to being out.
“The Commanders likely won’t have one of their best offensive players when they play the Giants on Sunday. Running back Antonio Gibson is doubtful for Week 11 with a toe injury. He did not practice all week.”
Although Gibson is not the starting running back for the Commanders, he still plays a vital role in the offense. So far on the season, he’s rushed for 137 yards and is averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Additionally, Antonio Gibson has totaled 269 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. He’s third on the team in scrimmage yards with 406.
Luckily for the Commanders, they’re facing the Giants, so losing Antonio Gibson to injury for this game isn’t the worst case scenario. Even so, divisional matchups tend to be tougher than not, so Washington still needs to be on point.
It’ll be interesting to see who steps up in the backfield if Gibson is a no-go. Chris Rodriguez Jr. will likely get an opportunity, however, it’s unclear if he’ll have much of a role at all. When it comes to the passing game, the Commanders will likely lean more on Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. Curtis Samuel should also be in the mix as well.
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The Washington Commanders are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive this year.
Currently, they have a 4-6 record and are on the outside looking in.
Yet, playing in a weak NFC, all hope of playing in the postseason is not lost.
But, the Commanders will need to see more consistently from their entire team.
One week they look competitive and the next they look terrible; we seem to never know what Commanders we will be getting.
This week they have a game they should win against the depleted New York Giants.
But, the Commanders will be entering the game shorthanded on offense.
According to Nicki Jhabvala, Ron Rivera said Antonio Gibson and Alex Armah “have progressed well.”
Both will miss this week’s game but hopefully can return for their Thanksgiving matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.
Having back-to-back division games is tough and they are both must-win for the Commanders.
While neither of these players is a focal point of the offense, they play a role.
The Commanders have Sam Howell at quarterback, who leads the NFL in passing yards.
It is hard to argue with his counting stats, even though they do not result in wins.
The addition of new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has done wonders for their offense.
He has helped develop Howell and made him look like a quality NFL starter.
No one should see the Commanders as legitimate playoff threats.
But, they seem to be building an offense the right way and Bieniemy deserves plenty of credit for that.
