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Newer update on Rachaad White: Rachaad White injury update: clear for Week 6 vs. 49ers (shoulder)

Rachaad White injury update: limited again Thursday for Week 5 vs. Giants

Rachaad White was limited in practice Thursday with a shoulder injury.

By Cole Hartwell

Rachaad White was limited in practice again Thursday, according to Underdog NFL. The Commanders running back is dealing with a shoulder injury and has now been limited in back-to-back practices.

What happened

White was limited in Thursday’s practice with a shoulder injury, per Underdog NFL. He was also limited in Wednesday’s practice with the same injury.

Context

White is the RB2 on the Commanders’ depth chart. Through Week 4, he has 30.1 PPR points in three games, with 22 carries for 100 rushing yards, nine receptions on nine targets for 51 receiving yards, and a 46% snap share. His best game came in Week 2 with 14.3 PPR points, and he had 11.1 in Week 3 and 4.7 in Week 1. Sleeper projects him for 6.4 PPR points in Week 5. Sleeper currently tags him as questionable with a shoulder injury.

Timeline

On Wednesday, October 7, Fantasy Football Desk reported that White was a limited participant in practice with a shoulder injury.

Depth chart

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the Commanders’ RB1. He has 30.7 PPR points in four games, with 56 carries for 157 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, plus seven targets and five receptions for 40 receiving yards. Croskey-Merritt is projected for 9.0 PPR points in Week 5 and is also tagged questionable by Sleeper, with a groin injury.

Austin Ekeler is the RB3. He has 5.0 PPR points in one game, with four carries for 29 rushing yards and one reception for 11 receiving yards, and a 27% snap share.

What’s next

The Commanders host the New York Giants on Sunday, October 11, in Week 5.

Rachaad White (shoulder) limited in practice again Thursday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

White’s second straight limited practice is promising, but his Week 5 status remains uncertain. He is currently listed as the RB2 and is projected for just 6.4 PPR points, so he’s only a desperation flex in deeper leagues. Croskey-Merritt has outproduced him slightly and is also questionable, but if he plays he remains the preferred Washington back. If both are out or limited, Ekeler could see more work, but he has minimal production so far. White is a risky start even if active, and his recent drop rate suggests many managers have moved on. Keep him on benches unless you’re desperate, and watch for Friday’s practice report and final injury designations.

Quick answers

What is Rachaad White's injury?

Rachaad White is dealing with a shoulder injury, according to Underdog NFL. He has been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Washington Commanders depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin Miss Practice With Hamstring Injuries (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Rachaad White (shoulder) limited in practice again Thursday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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