Commanders to Host Rams Sunday as Garrett Returns
Washington welcomes Los Angeles on Sunday, with Myles Garrett back at Rams practice after knee surgery but his game status still unconfirmed.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The Washington Commanders host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Myles Garrett returned to Rams practice this week for the first time since arthroscopic knee surgery after Week 1, though the team has not confirmed whether he will play.
Why it matters
Garrett's availability could reshape the Rams' pass rush against Washington's offense, as the Commanders' passer rating drops from 108.8 to 70 when quarterback Daniels is pressured. Whether Garrett suits up will also determine how Los Angeles distributes its defensive attention.
Myles Garrett set an NFL record with 23 sacks for Cleveland last year, while Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' passer rating falls from 108.8 to 70 when he is pressured. Aaron Donald, 35, has recorded three pressures in each of his last three games, but the Rams have not confirmed Garrett's status for Sunday.
The players
Myles Garrett
Garrett is a former Defensive Player of the Year and holder of the NFL single-season sack record, who was traded from Cleveland to the Rams.
Aaron Donald
Donald is a former Defensive Player of the Year, a 10-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro defensive tackle, listed at 6-foot-1 and 285 pounds.
The details
Aaron Donald came out of retirement in September after two seasons away and is again anchoring the Rams' defensive front. Garrett did not record a tackle in his Rams debut against the San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles later placed him on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Timeline
September: Aaron Donald came out of retirement.
Week 1: Myles Garrett underwent arthroscopic knee surgery.
This week: Garrett returned to Rams practice.
Sunday: The Commanders host the Rams.
Season Trajectory
The Rams' defensive front now pairs two former Defensive Players of the Year, Garrett and Donald, which makes Los Angeles' pass rush a central factor in the early-season matchup. Whether Garrett returns in full form will affect how the Rams compete against an offense that struggles when pressured.
Fantasy managers should monitor the Rams' injury report before Sunday, since Garrett's status determines whether his sack production is available. Commanders-Rams viewers can expect the pass-rush matchup to be a key storyline if Garrett suits up.
The takeaway
Monitor the Rams' injury report ahead of Sunday, since Garrett's availability will shape both the game and fantasy lineups.
What happens next
The Commanders host the Rams on Sunday, when the team's injury report will clarify whether Garrett plays.
Further reading
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