Guice hasn't yet been ruled out by coach Jay Gruden for Week 2's divisional clash with the Cowboys, Les Carpenter of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The running back is dealing with a meniscus issue in his right knee, and Washington has already declared that Adrian Peterson will be active for Week 2 after being a healthy scratch for Washington's opener, so this could just be an attempt by Gruden to keep the Dallas coaching staff guessing. Nonetheless, the club would seemingly prefer Guice seizing the starting job, so if he proves able to play through the injury and gets a positive prognosis after an examination Wednesday, he could yet be in the lineup Sunday.

Coach Jay Gruden said Guice (knee) underwent an examination Wednesday and wouldn't yet rule him out for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Les Carpenter of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guice is tending to a meniscus issue in his right knee, which didn't allow him to practice Wednesday. Gruden's comments have kept open the door for no absence at all, but he's also conceded that veteran Adrian Peterson will have a role Week 2 after being inactive in the season opener. Perhaps Wednesday's checkup will help the Redskins determine a more precise prognosis for Guice, whose recovery timetable has ranged from one week to one month so far.

Guice (knee) remains without a definitive timeline to return from the meniscus injury he sustained in the Week 1 loss to the Eagles, but a source familiar with the running back's condition believes he could make it back for the Week 3 matchup with the Bears, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Guice's injury still hasn't been clarified, but it looks like a virtual certainty at this point that he'll at least miss Sunday's showdown with the Cowboys. The 22-year-old's outlook beyond Week 2 remains murky, however, as another source told Copeland that Guice could be sidelined up to a month. Though Guice's injury is to his right knee rather than the left knee that required season-ending surgery in 2018, the Redskins are still likely to proceed cautiously with him. Adrian Peterson, who was a healthy inactive in the season opener, looks on track to act as the primary replacement for Guice on early downs, and Chris Thompson and Wendell Smallwood could see slightly expanded roles in the running game as well.

Guice is dealing with a meniscus issue in his knee, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report adds that there's hope that Guice's injury is just a sprain that would call for a few weeks recovery, but the team is still waiting for added clarity on that front. At this point, Guice hasn't yet been officially ruled out for any games, but that outcome looks pretty certain. With that, Adrian Peterson is in line to re-join Washington's early-down backfield mix in the coming weeks.

Guice may try stem cell therapy on his injured knee in an effort to avoid surgery, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guice appeared to make it through Sunday's 32-27 loss to Philadelphia without any issues, leading his team with 10 carries while playing into the fourth quarter. It turns out he hurt his right knee somewhere along the way, leading to an MRI on Monday and the expectation of an upcoming absence. The only good news is that it isn't the same knee in which Guice suffered a torn ACL last year. The Redskins, at least temporarily, figure to turn back to Adrian Peterson as their lead runner.

After undergoing an MRI on Monday morning, it appears likely that Guice will miss time with a knee injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, the issue does not relate to the knee in which he previously tore an ACL, and the "hope is he does not need surgery." In any case, it looks like Guice will miss some time, which presumably paves the way for Adrian Peterson to get back into Washington's early-down backfield mix.

Guice carried 10 times for 18 yards and caught three passes for an additional 20 yards during Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

While the Redskins passing offense got off to a quick start, Guice struggled throughout as he finished averaging 1.8 yards per carry. He was utilized in the passing game, which was a positive sign, but his 38 scrimmage yards are nothing to write home about. Better days could eventually be ahead for Guice, although next Sunday's home matchup against the Cowboys will present another difficult test.

Coach Jay Gruden said Guice will lead the Washington rushing attack and is capable of playing in any game situation, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports. "We feel like [Guice] can be a first-, second- and even third-down back if needed," Gruden said. "The offense, carries-wise, will probably go through him, pretty much."

EDGE Analysis

The team liked what it saw from Guice in the third week of the preseason when he proved his return to health from an ACL tear with 11 carries for 44 yards against the Falcons. Gruden believes the 22-year-old has every-down ability, though he won't necessarily get to show it early in the season with Chris Thompson and Adrian Peterson also expected to have roles. Of course, it isn't out of the question for Guice to push Peterson out of the picture, or even steal some work from Thompson on passing downs. In terms of the post-2019 outlook, Peterson is 34 years old and Thompson is in the final year of his contract. For the immediate future, Guice becomes a clear favorite to lead the team in touches during Sunday's season opener at Philadelphia.

Coach Jay Gruden said Guice will get more carries than Adrian Peterson, Grant Paulsen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This doesn't necessarily mean Guice will be the Week 1 starter, but there's no reason to doubt Gruden about his intention to use the second-year pro as Washington's lead ball carrier. The exact division of snaps and touches will still need to be monitored closely, with Peterson and passing-down back Chris Thompson also expected to be significant pieces in the offense. The Redskins open their season with a difficult matchup Week 1 in Philadelphia, facing a defense that allowed the fifth fewest rushing yards (1,183) to running backs last season.

Guice (knee) carried the ball 11 times for 44 yards in the team's third preseason contest against Atlanta. He also hauled in his lone target for four yards.

EDGE Analysis

Guice was immediately given the chance to gain a rhythm in the contest, getting three carries and a reception on the team's first drive. He was impressive, picking up seven and six yards respectively on his first two carries -- the latter of which was highlighted by a stiff-arm that sent Isaiah Oliver to the turf. While only preseason action, it was Guice's first game action since tearing his ACL in August last year. While positive, Guice may not receive such heavy usage in Week 1, as he'll likely be splitting reps with both Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson out of the backfield.