The Washington Commanders head up I-95 to M&T Bank Stadium for their final tune-up of the preseason. Although the jerseys will look the same, very few familiar faces will actually don uniforms for this final test of the offseason.

NFL teams rarely dress starters for the final preseason game, especially after getting a heavy dose of cross-evaluation during a heated joint practice earlier in the week. Tonight’s match-up is truly for the diehards—the ones who take pride in back-of-the-roster battles, deep trench evaluations, and watching bubble players fight to cement their livelihood.

Here is your ultimate "What to Watch For" guide, highlighting the key players and position groups to keep your eyes on.

This offseason has been a revelation for the former Rutgers and Minnesota quarterback, who has risen from a seventh-round afterthought to a player of significant importance. Many deemed the addition of Kaliakmanis a throw-away selection late in the draft, but with injuries in the quarterback room, he has grown in importance.

Over his first two preseason appearances, he has efficiently commanded the offense, completing 17 of 24 passes for 249 yards without a turnover. He has also looked comfortable doing it. Affectionately called the “Greek Rifle” or “Baklava Bomber,” the former Golden Gopher and Scarlet Knight has achieved a cult following. He effortlessly flicks his wrist and shows impressive arm strength and touch.

What to look for: I am watching to see if Kaliakmanis can put together another solid performance. Is he capable of being a true NFL backup, or is he more of a long-term project? The conversation now shifts to whether the Commanders are going to keep three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster, or if they will try to hide Kaliakmanis on the practice squad and potentially subject him to waivers. We will see.

Although general manager Adam Peters takes some heat with his roster choices and draft picks, one thing that deserves credit is his ability to layer positions and create depth in areas that struggled the year prior. Last year, Washington struggled with their pass rush and had trouble generating pressure against opposing quarterbacks. This year, the front office went all-in by adding players like Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, and drafting Tennessee outside linebacker Joshua Josephs in the fifth round. By almost all accounts, these players have had strong camps, with Oweh being a clear standout.

What to look for: I am looking forward to watching Josephs and Javontae Jean-Baptiste get extended playing time against the Ravens and see who can cause a ruckus against Baltimore's second unit. It would be a huge win to see Josephs cement himself as a bona fide pass rusher and someone who could get playing time this season. Truthfully, that would be a year earlier than expected and would further provide confidence in this defense.

One of the more intriguing roster battles sits in a cornerback room full of moving parts. The top of the depth chart is anchored by second-year standout Trey Amos -- though he has missed time managing injuries this offseason. Behind him, the mix features additions like Amik Robertson, third-year pro Mikey Sainristil, journeyman Rasul Douglas, and veteran Fabian Moreau. This group has solid baseline potential, especially in a scheme reliant on zone coverage and pressure packages. However, the unit gets a massive boost if depth pieces like Antonio Hamilton (who has brought steady veteran savvy) and Darius Rush (who brings prototype length and sideline athleticism) force their way into the equation.

What to look for: Watch how Hamilton and Rush handle isolated coverage reps against Baltimore's second and third units. Whether it's carving out a core special teams role or locking down the final boundary corner spots, one or both of these players are pushing for a permanent home in DC.

If there is one offensive rookie who has completely captured the buzz of late-August practices, it is third-round wide receiver Antonio Williams. Fresh off a stellar showing in Baltimore -- where he famously won reps against star safety Kyle Hamilton and hauled in a clutch red-zone touchdown -- Williams is surging at absolute right time.

I want to see if Williams can carry that joint-practice dominance right into game action. With a crowded receiver room, his ability to separate out of the slot, win contested catches, and earn the complete trust of the coaching staff points to a player who isn't just fighting for a roster spot -- he’s fighting for legitimate WR3 packages in the regular-season offense. Expect the staff to dial up a couple of designed touches to see what they have in him before locking him into the game plan for Week 1.

At the end of the day, preseason finales aren't about the scoreboard -- they're about the roster crunch, the bubble battles, and finding out which guys are about to force Adam Peters' hand before final cuts. We already know who the headliners are going to be this fall, but a 17-game grind means depth is going to get tested. For a lot of the guys out there tonight, this is the final audition to carve out a career in DC or put out good tape for the rest of the league. Let's see who steps up.