The Washington Commanders (8-5) continue their chase to the playoffs on Sunday with a trip to the Caesars Superdome to face the New Orleans Saints (5-8).
In some unexpected news, the Commanders will be without starting center Tyler Biadasz. Biadasz was added to the injury report on Sunday morning with an illness. Biadasz came onto the field for warmups before Washington ruled him out.
Veteran Michael Deiter will start at center. Biadasz has been an anchor for the Commaders’ vastly improved offensive line this season.
The Commanders placed wide receiver Noah Brown on injured reserve Saturday. He’s expected to miss the remainder of the season. The Commanders elevated kicker Greg Joseph from the practice squad, and he will kick for Washington, as Zane Gonzalez is inactive. Gonzalez was on the injury report with a left foot injury.
In better news for the Commanders: Defensive tackle Daron Payne is active and will play. Payne was added to Friday’s injury report with a back injury.
Here’s Washington’s full inactive list for Week 15 vs. New Orleans:
- QB Jeff Driskel
- DT Phidarian Mathis
- K Zane Gonzalez
- C Tyler Biadasz
- WR K.J. Osborn
- CB Michael Davis
- LB Dominique Hampton
As expected, the Saints will be without quarterback Derek Carr. Last week, Carr suffered a concussion and fractured his left wrist. Jake Haener will start in his place, which will be his first NFL start.
