NFC East

Washington Commanders Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

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Depth
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74
DEF
67

#28 in the NFL

1-3-1 · Rebuilding

Who is the starting QB for the Commanders?

Jayden Daniels is the projected starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders as of October 15, 2026. Marcus Mariota is listed second.

Offense

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Washington Commanders Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

at San Francisco 49ers

Mon, Oct 19 · 08:15 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
23.0
Yards/G
336.6
Pass Yds/G
197.0
Rush Yds/G
139.6
TO Margin
5
3rd Down %
31.88%
Total TD
12
Sacks
9
TFL
24
INT
3
WHY #28 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 70 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 70 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 1-3-1 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 4.9 wins (likely 3-6)

Record so far 1-3-1, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Washington Commanders Starting Quarterback

Washington Commanders starting lineup

Jayden Daniels is the projected starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders as of October 15, 2026. Marcus Mariota is listed second.

Also projected for the Commanders: Jacory Croskey-Merritt at running back, Terry McLaurin at wide receiver and Chig Okonkwo at tight end.

The full Washington Commanders two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

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Washington Commanders Injury Report

13 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Commanders' starting quarterback?
Jayden Daniels is the projected starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders as of October 15, 2026. Marcus Mariota is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Commanders?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the projected starter at running back for the Commanders, with Rachaad White listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Commanders?
Terry McLaurin is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Commanders, with Treylon Burks listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Commanders?
Chig Okonkwo is the projected starter at tight end for the Commanders, with Ben Sinnott listed second.
When does Washington Commanders play next?
Next: at San Francisco 49ers, Mon, Oct 19, 08:15 PM ET.
When was the Washington Commanders depth chart last updated?
The Washington Commanders depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Commanders Roster

Every player on the Washington Commanders depth chart, by position.

Defense

Left Defensive End: Tim Settle, Shy Tuttle, Jer'Zhan Newton

Nose Tackle: Daron Payne

Right Defensive End: Javon Kinlaw, Charles Omenihu, Deatrich Wise Jr.

Weakside Linebacker: Odafe Oweh, Joshua Josephs

Left Inside Linebacker: Frankie Luvu, Kain Medrano, Jordan Magee

Right Inside Linebacker: Sonny Styles, Austin Keys, Leo Chenal

Strongside Linebacker: Dorance Armstrong, K'Lavon Chaisson, Javontae Jean-Baptiste

Left Cornerback: Rasul Douglas, Trey Amos

Strong Safety: Nick Cross, Tyler Owens

Free Safety: Jeremy Reaves, Percy Butler, Quan Martin

Right Cornerback: Fabian Moreau, Mike Sainristil

Nickel Back: Amik Robertson, Mike Sainristil

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Drew Stevens

Punter: Tress Way

Holder: Tress Way

Punt Returner: Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane

Kick Returner: Dyami Brown, Austin Ekeler, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane

Long Snapper: Tyler Ott