Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks missed out on Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams due to a foot injury. The wideout was then downgraded to a “did not participate” on Wednesday's injury report ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the New York Giants.
This was the second time Burks didn't practice in the week, which might indicate that he won't be playing. But according to Commanders beat writer Zach Selby, head coach Dan Quinn has hinted that Burks is actually trending toward trending playing. Quinn said that Burks' absence during practice was merely part of the preparation ahead of gameday.
Treylon Burks has been one Washington's top receivers this season. He's got 12 catches for 233 yards (fourth on the team) with two touchdowns in six games. In his last game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he erupted for a season-high 81 yards on three catches, which included a 53-yard bomb.
With Burks out against the Rams, Van Jefferson was the Commanders' surprise receiving star. He had five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown against his old team after not having a catch for the entire season. Tight end Chig Okonkwo and Stefon Diggs also stepped up with 57 and 51 yards, respectively.
The Commanders' receiving corps has been hit hard with injuries this season, losing top wideout Terry McLaurin, as well as Jaylin Lane and Dyami Brown. Burks' potential return to action on Thursday night will give quarterback Jayden Daniels another much-needed offensive weapon for their big clash against the NFC East-leading Giants.