Commanders release Week 6 depth chart; Jayden Daniels listed as starter
By Zach Selby | Oct. 14, 2026, 3:30 p.m. ET. The Washington Commanders released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, listing Jayden Daniels as the starting quarterback with Marcus Mariota and Athan Kaliakmanis behind him. The chart provides projected starters and primary reserves across offense, defense and special teams, and it was posted on the team's website. Coaches and fans will use the listing as a guide to how Washington plans to staff the game-day roster.
On offense the depth chart lists Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs and Dyami Brown as the top wide receivers, with Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey and Antonio Williams backing them. The tight end group shows Chig Okonkwo and John Bates as the primary options, with Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff as backups. The offensive line lists Brandon Coleman at left tackle, Chris Paul at left guard, Lucas Patrick at center, Sam Cosmi at right guard and Josh Conerly Jr. at right tackle. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is shown as the lead running back with Rachaad White second and Austin Ekeler third.
Defensively the chart lists Daron Payne, Tim Settle Jr. and Javon Kinlaw among the top defensive-lineman rotations, with Charles Omenihu and Deatrich Wise Jr. in the rotation. The outside linebacker group names Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson as the primary edge options, while Sonny Styles and Frankie Luvu occupy the top inside linebacker spots. The cornerbacks are led by Amik Robertson and Mike Sainristil, and the safety spots list Nick Cross and Jeremy Reaves as the starters. Depth players such as Rasul Douglas, Fabian Moreau and Quan Martin are shown behind the starters at multiple positions.
On special teams the Commanders list Tress Way as the primary punter and holder and Drew Stevens as the placekicker, with Tyler Ott at long snapper. Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane and Dyami Brown are shown as the primary kickoff returners, while Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey and Treylon Burks are the punt-return options. The depth chart reflects the groupings the coaching staff intends to use for the Week 6 game against San Francisco and offers a snapshot of the active personnel. It highlights where depth will be tested and where coaches may adjust roles based on matchup needs.
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The depth chart underscores continuity at the skill positions, with Jayden Daniels named the starter and a veteran receiving tandem of Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs leading the pass catchers. Marcus Mariota’s placement as the immediate backup provides experienced depth at quarterback, while Austin Ekeler as the third running back adds a veteran option behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White. Defensively the Commanders appear to lean on an interior front featuring Daron Payne and Tim Settle Jr., with Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson expected to handle edge duties. The chart gives a clear indicator of how Washington plans to deploy personnel against the 49ers and highlights where depth will matter most during the game.