WASHINGTON COMMANDERS NEWS

Cole Holcomb - Questionable against Saints Holcomb (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holcomb has been a tackling machine for Washington's defense, racking up 41 through four weeks. If he's unable to give it a go against New Orleans, David Mayo would likely slide into a starting role in Washington's linebacker corps.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dyami Brown - Unavailable for Week 5 Brown (knee) won't suit up against the Saints on Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Brown injured his knee in the Week 4 win over Atlanta and will miss at least one game as a result of the injury. The rookie third-round pick will look to heal up before a Week 6 showdown with the Chiefs, at which time he'll have an opportunity to add to his season totals of five catches (on 14 targets) for 51 yards.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Sims - Ruled out for Week 5 Sims (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Saints, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Sims hasn't practiced this week, so his status for Sunday comes as no surprise. Dyami Brown (knee) was also ruled out, so DeAndre Carter could see an increased role against New Orleans.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel - Back at practice Friday Samuel (groin) is taking part in position drills at Friday's practice, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Samuel sat out practice the past two days with the same groin injury that had kept him on injured reserve for the first three games of the season, so it's good to see him back on the field Friday, even if he's only a limited participant. The 25-year-old played just 35 percent of the team's offensive snaps during his season debut last weekend against the Falcons, as his groin issue obviously remains a factor.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four frustrating games in, Washington's defense focused on fixing mistakes Washington's defense has had the spotlight on it throughout the first four games. It's dedicated to fixing its mistakes quickly.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

By The Numbers: Chiefs-Bills rematch, Cowboys-Giants clash highlight Week 5

The Cowboys and Giants reunite, and the Chiefs and Bills stage a rematch on Sunday. Here are the numbers that define Week 5.

OCTOBER 8, 2021

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OCTOBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jack Del Rio says Washington 'can't talk your way out' of struggles Jack Del Rio thinks outside perception of defense will change once Washington “strengthens” third-down defense.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Where does the NFL search for potential players? London, Mexico and Africa are all in the travel plans The NFL's international combine on Tuesday is just one spot the league hopes to find the next Sammis Reyes, Jordan Mailata or Efe Obada.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kicker Dustin Hopkins is struggling, but Washington still has his back Coach Ron Rivera has said he is hopeful Hopkins, who has missed two kicks during last week's win, will turn things around.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Perspective ' Wait, Washington's defense … stinks? And its quarterback is … pretty good? The season is around a quarter over, and there’s already a sense that the Washington Football Team is through the looking glass.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and three more QBs under duress for Week 5

Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and a trio of other QBs are feeling the most heat heading into Week 5, Chris Broussard says.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

OC Scott Turner "We're Ready To Play" ' Press Conference Offensive coordinator Scott Turner addresses the media after practice on Thursday, October 7 at Inova Sports Performance Center.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

DC Jack Del Rio "The Guys Are Working Hard" ' Press Conference Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio addresses the media after practice on Thursday, October 7 at Inova Sports Performance Center.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

K Dustin Hopkins "Focus On What I Have To Do" ' Press Conference Kicker Dustin Hopkins addresses the media after practice on Thursday, October 7 at Inova Sports Performance Center.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

DE Chase Young "I Feel Like We're In A Good Place" ' Press Conference Defensive end Chase Young addresses the media after practice on Thursday, October 7 at Inova Sports Performance Center.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Taysom Hill impressed with Washington Football Team defense 10/7/21 New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill post-practice interview ahead of the Saints' week 5 game against the Washington Football Team d...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

WFT Daily: A Closer Look At Antonio Gibson And J.D. McKissic's Different, But Pivotal Roles Gibson and McKissic have similar skillsets, but they're used in different ways.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

John Bates - Stepping into No. 2 role Bates will operate as Washington's No. 2 tight end behind Ricky Seals-Jones while Logan Thomas (hamstring) is on injured reserve, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Bates played only four offensive snaps across the first three games of the season, but he logged 14 plays from scrimmage during Sunday's win over the Falcons with Thomas going down with the injury. Bates, a rookie fourth-round pick, has yet to be targeted in the passing game and is unlikely to have much fantasy relevance.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gibson, McKissic sharing role, production in Washington's offense Gibson has more yards and touches per game than as a rookie. Even with the jump in play, however, the coaching staff still holds McKissic in...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

PHOTOS: Saints Practice Week 10/7 The Washington Football Team continues its week of practice in preparation for its home matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. (P...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on George Kittle, Curtis Samuel, Sterling Shepard affecting Week 5 start 'em, sit 'em calls George Kittle, Curtis Samuel, Sterling Shepard headline a group of pass-catchers who figure to be

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Saints Thursday Injury Report: 2021 Week 5 vs. Washington Football Team Four New Orleans players listed in Thursday's report

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

For Terry McLaurin, Preparation Is The Fuel For Production McLaurin is performing like one of the best receivers in the NFL. What he does on the practice field and in the meeting room is the spark pl...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Washington's Rivera now faces Saints with Winston and Payton

Ron Rivera has faced an opponent coached by Sean Payton and one quarterbacked by Jameis Winston plenty of times before

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS