Cosmi had his leg rolled up on Brian Robinson's touchdown early in the second quarter of Washington's 45-31 division round upset of the Lions. The 25-year-old guard, who started all 18 games for the Commanders this season, was ruled out for the game at halftime. According to Rapoport, Cosmi is set for an MRI Saturday, but cites sources as describing the injury as "potentially serious" and that it appears he's "almost certainly" out for the rest of the season.
Ekeler watched Brian Robinson and Jeremy McNichols combine for three rushing touchdowns, all of which came at the goal line. The lack of touchdown upside or a touch ceiling makes Ekeler an underwhelming fantasy asset, but his efficiency can flip drives for Washington. Including the postseason, the former Charger is now averaging 6.6 yards per touch as a Commander. He will be a high-risk DFS play for the Conference Championship slate.
McNichols was initially stuffed at the goal line midway through the fourth quarter, but a push from the line and a quick reach toward the white line got the ball over the plane for his first career touchdown in the postseason. McNichols still played behind Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler, both of whom out-touched him. But, Washington scored enough points to get everyone involved. That isn't likely to be the case next week, so DFS players don't need to worry about McNichols for next week's slate.
The Lions' top priority in this game was to stop Jayden Daniels. They didn't come close to doing that and it still left them vulnerable to Washington's ground game, led by Robinson. He ran for more than five yards per carry for the first time since Week 13 despite handling the short-yardage work as well. While it may have suppressed his YPC, the goal line role netted him a pair of touchdowns. He did, however, cede a short touchdown to Jeremy McNichols. The Commanders aren't likely to drop 45 points again next week, but Robinson's job as the grinder will make him a touchdown-or-bust DFS play for the Conference Championship Round.
Mistakes have plagued the Lions all night and another one helped the Commanders stretch their lead back out to 10 points.