{"id":1038435,"date":"2026-10-27T10:51:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1038435\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:51:39","slug":"7-commanders-players-whose-bigger-roles-are-overdue-after-the-bye-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1038435\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Commanders players whose bigger roles are overdue after the bye week"},"content":{"rendered":"

The time for half-measures is over for the Washington Commanders. Their season is teetering on the brink, with speculation rising about a trade-deadline sell-off<\/a> if the team cannot win either of its next two games.<\/p>\n

While the NFC East might still be wide open, the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys are slowly separating themselves<\/a>. Washington’s schedule is getting a little easier, but it’s also worth remembering they have achieved almost nothing since making the conference championship game in 2024.<\/p>\n

Head coach Dan Quinn is under strain. Majority owner Josh Harris is giving him more time to turn things around<\/a>, but the situation is fluid. And even though an in-season firing doesn’t seem likely, changes will be imminent after the campaign if this ship cannot be turned around.<\/p>\n

Quinn assessed everything over the bye week. Drastic measures are needed, and the Commanders must be aggressive in implementing the changes needed to improve.<\/p>\n

If they can, then all hope might not be lost.<\/p>\n

It’ll be interesting to see what happens. The Commanders have a lot of soul-searching to do, but they are still fighting for their head coach. If they make the right changes, they should be much more competitive.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, here are seven Commanders who could get bigger roles after the bye week.<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders players whose bigger roles are overdue after the bye week\"Washington<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Trey Amos – Commanders CB<\/p>\n

Trey Amos made his triumphant return<\/a> in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, which was sorely needed. The cornerback missed most of the year with a fractured fibula and sprained ankle, and his return gave everyone a huge lift.<\/p>\n

Amos could be a big part of the team’s plans. Staying healthy is crucial, but a key role is long overdue. That’s come down to injury rather than underperformance, but the point stands.<\/p>\n

With the bye week to further heal and sharpen his skill set, the Commanders could (and should) make Amos a focal point after the bye week.<\/p>\n

He has the physical tools that fit defensive coordinator Daronte Jones’ scheme, and the 2025 second-round pick should see a huge uptick in the 58 percent<\/a> of defensive snaps he accumulated on Monday Night Football.<\/p>\n

The Commanders may look to take things slowly with Amos. That’s understandable, but if he can do more, Washington could have a productive cornerback trio alongside Amik Robertson and Rasul Douglas.<\/p>\n

And after missing so much time since being drafted, Amos should be raring to make a difference.<\/p>\n

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