Is Treylon Burks playing today? Injury update, Treylon Burks start-or-sit advice for Week 8

The Washington Commanders are already down one receiving option as Terry McLaurin is on injured reserve. Treylon Burks stepped up admirably in last Monday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, catching four passes for 66 yards but suffered an injury to his foot along the way.

Burks, in his fifth year out of Arkansas, is on track to have his most productive campaign since his rookie year. He was downgraded to questionable on the injury report for Sunday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Here’s what we know about his chances of suiting up in the Week 8 clash of NFC East rivals.

Is Treylon Burks playing today?

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Burks is expected to lace them up and participate against the Eagles. The update came alongside other news about wide receivers dealing with injuries (for reference George Pickens is expected to play and Jaylen Waddle is trending in the right direction).

Oct 4, 2026; Tottenham, ENG; Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (13) scores a touchdown against Indianapolis Colts safety AJ Haulcy (25) during the third quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Treylon Burks start-or-sit advice

With McLaurin out there is no sure-thing No. 1 receiver for Jayden Daniels to lock onto. Burks has to be considered a decent option among the group of Chig Okonkwo and Antonio Williams. All three saw their roles increase against San Francisco.

There’s really no telling what type of effort the Eagles are going to put forward with their backs against the wall and without Jalen Hurts. Their defense is coming off an uninspired showing in a 38-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

While there’s always some risk involved dialing up a fringe option, Burks would be a decent play for that last wide receiver spot or flex position for teams that do not have more appealing options. These two teams tend to play entertaining, competitive games even when the rosters aren’t of the same quality so rooting for a shootout is one route to fantasy victory.

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