Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that wide receivers Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks are ruled out for the Week 9 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The news comes as a significant blow to the 2-4-1 squad, which is already navigating a critical stretch of the season without star receiver Terry McLaurin. With the game scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, Quinn’s offense will have to lean heavily on veterans Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams to generate yards against a top-tier defensive front.
Dan Quinn loses key WRs, forcing reliance on Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams
Dyami Brown, who emerged as a playoff hero during the 2025 postseason run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions, has struggled to maintain that momentum in the regular season. Dealing with a persistent calf injury, Brown has appeared in seven games but has seen his production dip to nine receptions for 94 yards and no touchdowns. His absence removes a reliable deep threat and a proven clutch performer from the rotation, further complicating the passing game’s depth chart.
Treylon Burks, who was just beginning to ramp up his production, joins Brown on the sideline, leaving the Commanders with a thinner receiving corps. This development forces Quinn to maximize the usage of Diggs and Williams, who must now carry the bulk of the passing volume. As the Commanders look to secure a pivotal win against the Rams, the lack of explosive playmakers in the secondary could test the offensive line’s ability to protect the quarterback and sustain drives in the fourth quarter.
Source: Yahoo Sports
