The Washington Commanders are looking to bounce back in Week 8, dealing with a flurry of injuries that will shape the offense’s fantasy outlook against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both NFC East squads are struggling mightily to start the 2026 campaign, and have been drastically affected by absences from key players. For Washington, rookie wideout Antonio Williams is expected to shoulder a vastly expanded role following unfortunate injury news in the receiving corps.

Pro Bowl wideout Terry McLaurin went down with a torn patellar tendon that put an early end to his season. The star receiver led the team in receiving yards prior to his injury, and now his absence will leave Washington’s offense to look for another reliable option going forward. Williams could fit this role seamlessly, with veteran receiver Treylon Burks also in danger of missing Week 8 due to injury.

The #Commanders have now placed WR Terry McLaurin on IR.…