
The Washington Commanders will be without Austin Ekeler for the remainder of the season after the veteran running back suffered an Achilles injury in Week 2. With Ekeler out of commission, more of the workload will be thrust upon rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
That bodes well for fantasy football managers, many of whom rated Croskey-Merritt highly entering his first year in the league. However, for Croskey-Merritt to be successful in his new role, Washington OC Kliff Kingsbury detailed, rather bluntly, one specific areas he needs to improve upon.