The Washington Commanders are facing some injury challenges as they prepare for their Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants. While this is not uncommon given the demanding nature of the season, it remains a concern.
With momentum on their side, Dan Quinn can’t afford any setbacks. The Commanders need all players healthy and performing well to sustain their strong start. Despite the positives surrounding the organization, there are some depth issues at certain positions that could be targeted by opponents.
One major concern this week has been linebacker Frankie Luvu, who missed the first two days of practice due to a shin injury he sustained during the dramatic win over the Chicago Bears. This raised alarm among fans, considering Luvu’s significant impact since joining from the Carolina Panthers.
Luvu and Bobby Wagner have quickly formed one of the league’s top linebacker duos, and losing Luvu to injury would be a serious setback for the Commanders’ hopes of a postseason run and possibly winning the NFC East.
**Luvu Ready for Week 9**
Fortunately, the news improved on Friday. Luvu was spotted walking onto the practice field with a sleeve on his leg. After a productive practice, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Luvu is good to go for the game at MetLife Stadium.
Relief all around.
Luvu’s energy, passion, and knack for making key plays have made him a central figure in Washington’s defensive transformation under Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. He is well-regarded by both fans and teammates, and his presence elevates the performance of those around him. It’s been a long time since the Commanders had a dependable linebacker like him.
Utilizing Luvu in a role similar to how Quinn used Micah Parsons with the Dallas Cowboys is proving effective. Whether Luvu is at full health is secondary; he’s fit enough to play, and expectations are high for him to impact the game against a struggling Giants offense.
Moreover, no player is completely healthy at this point in the season.
The Commanders have a great chance to improve to 7-2 before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. Having Luvu ready to go will only bolster their chances.
