Despite his best efforts to return for the reported final game of his rookie contract, Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo will be sidelined this afternoon with a strained groin.
Given the health of both Kirk Cousins and Rex Grossman, quarterback Robert Griffin III will also be inactive, as planned, for the final game of the season. Cousins will get his third-straight start.
Here is the full list of Redskins inactives:
- No. 10 Quarterback Robert Griffin III
- No. 15 Wide receiver Joshua Morgan
- No. 25 Cornerback Chase Minnifield
- No. 60 Center J.D. Walton
- No. 67 Guard Josh LeRibeus
- No. 97 Linebacker Adrian Robinson
- No. 98 Linebacker Brian Orakpo
No. 11 Aldrick Robinson is expected to start in place of Morgan at wide receiver.
No. 50 Rob Jackson is expected to start in place of Orakpo at right outside linebacker.
Here is the full list of Giants inactives:
Game Balls | Four standouts from Washington's win against New YorkÂ
The Washington Commanders vanquished the New York Giants for the second time this season, beating the division rival 27-22 on the road. Running back Austin Ekeler, linebacker Dante Fowler, safety Jeremy Chinn and the Washington offensive line as a whole had commanding outings at MetLife Stadium to help Washington secure its seventh win of the season. Â