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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Washington Commanders 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Sam Howell	511.8	319.9	3685	20.73	14.59	78.9	303.8	2.37	245.74
Jacoby Brissett	44.5	28	307.1	1.6	0.73	12.3	48	0.43	24.6

Sam Howell: Slipping to the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Howell started the season finale and enters 2023 as Washington's starter. Howell completed only 11-of-19 pass attempts for 169 yards (8.9 Y/A), a touchdown and an interception in his lone regular-season start, but he also ran for 35 yards and a touchdown on five carries. With a talented receiving corps, a new offensive coordinator and some mobility, Howell has a chance to deliver better-than-expected results in 2023.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Brian Robinson Jr.	208.2	884.9	6.25	22.1	171.7	0.8	159.01
Antonio Gibson	129.5	556.9	3.63	49.4	393.2	2.1	154.09
Chris Rodriguez Jr.	24.7	105	0.62	7.7	57.9	0.3	25.66

Brian Robinson Jr.: Given what he endured last August (shot multiple times in the leg in a carjacking incident), Robinson had an incredibly impressive rookie season and shouldered a heavy workload, once healthy. He averaged 17.1 carries per game, although he was less involved as a receiver (12 targets in 12 games).

Antonio Gibson: Fumbling issues plagued Gibson's 2021 season, and he was inefficient last season (3.66 YPC) with career lows in both touches (195) and yards from scrimmage (899). Gibson has a minimum of 36 catches in each season with a career-high 46 last year, however, and coach Ron Rivera referred to him as a "matchup nightmare for the opponent." With J.D. McKissic no longer on the roster, Gibson could set career highs in receiving.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Terry McLaurin	76.2	1047.9	5.4	5.4	37.8	0.22	180.39
Jahan Dotson	61.8	862.3	4.9	3.7	20.4	0.13	149.35
Curtis Samuel	42.3	461.1	2.8	29.6	174.6	1.78	112.2
Dyami Brown	11.1	171.7	0.9	1	5.5	0.05	28.97
Byron Pringle	4.9	53.9	0.3	0	0	0	9.64
Dax Milne	2.3	27.9	0.1	0	0	0	4.54
Mitchell Tinsley	1.6	20	0.1	0	0	0	3.4

Terry McLaurin: Just shy of the 1,000-yard mark as a rookie (2019) when he missed two games, McLaurin has since finished every season with more than 75 receptions and 1,000 yards. While he has averaged 80.3 receptions and 1,120.7 yards over the past three seasons, he has only 14 total touchdowns. McLaurin's (turf toe) Week 1 status is uncertain.

Jahan Dotson: Dotson missed five games in his rookie season, but the 2022 first-rounder finished with 35 receptions for 523 yards (14.9 Y/R) and seven touchdowns. Dotson has plenty of breakout appeal as he heads into his sophomore campaign.

Curtis Samuel: Samuel played limited offensive snaps (84) in his first season (2021) with the Commanders as he dealt with injuries, but he had 64 receptions for 656 yards and four touchdowns and added 187 rushing yards and a score in 2022. In his past three healthy seasons, he has finished as fantasy's WR34 (2022), WR25 (2020) and WR36 (2019). Perhaps he won't have a fourth top-36 season in five years, but he'll likely outperform his ADP if he can stay healthy.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Logan Thomas	41.4	431.1	2.7	80.01
Cole Turner	14.1	153.7	1	28.42
John Bates	12.4	129.7	0.9	24.57
Curtis Hodges	0.9	10	0.1	2.05

Logan Thomas: Thomas is a couple of seasons removed from a 72/670/6 breakout campaign, but he tore his ACL in 2021 and has a combined 57/519/4 in 20 games over the past two seasons. Going into his age-32 season, he may be the fourth option in the passing game behind Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel, but Cole Turner has some sleeper appeal too.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Washington Commanders 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Sam Howell	469.2	293.3	3378.2	19	13.37	71	266.3	2.13	223.8
Jacoby Brissett	82.8	52.2	571.3	2.98	1.37	19.6	76.4	0.69	43.81

Sam Howell: Slipping to the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Howell started the season finale and enters 2023 as Washington's starter. Howell completed only 11-of-19 pass attempts for 169 yards (8.9 Y/A), a touchdown and an interception in his lone start, and he also ran for 35 yards and a touchdown on five carries. With a talented receiving corps, a new offensive coordinator and some mobility, Howell has a chance to deliver better-than-expected results in 2023. If Howell struggles at all, however, it wouldn't be suprising to see Jacoby Brissett make starts.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Brian Robinson Jr.	206.6	878.1	6.2	21.9	169.8	0.8	157.74
Antonio Gibson	128.5	552.6	3.6	49.1	389	2.1	152.91
Chris Rodriguez Jr.	24.5	104.1	0.61	7.6	57.3	0.3	25.4

Brian Robinson Jr.: Given what he endured before last season (shot multiple times during a car jacking), Robinson had an incredibly impressive rookie season and shouldered a heavy workload, when healthy. He averaged 17.1 carries per game, although he was less involved as a receiver (12 targets in 12 games).

Antonio Gibson: Fumbling issues plagued Gibson's 2021 season, and he was inefficient last season (3.66 YPC) with career lows in both touches (195) and yards from scrimmage (899). Gibson has a minimum of 36 catches in each season with a career-high 46 last year and coach Ron Rivera referred to him as a "matchup nightmare for the opponent." With J.D. McKissic no longer on the roster, Gibson expects his role to include "third-down back, end-of-game situation, end-of-half situation and things like that."

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Terry McLaurin	76.5	1046.6	5.4	5.4	37.8	0.22	180.41
Jahan Dotson	59.8	835.3	4.7	3.7	20.4	0.13	144.45
Curtis Samuel	44.6	485.8	2.9	29.4	173.5	1.76	116.19
Dyami Brown	11.1	169.8	0.9	1	5.5	0.05	28.78
Byron Pringle	4.8	53.3	0.3	0	0	0	9.53
Kazmeir Allen	1.7	21.7	0.1	0	0	0	3.62

Jahan Dotson: Dotson missed five games in his rookie season, but the 2022 first-rounder finished with 35 receptions for 523 yards (14.9 Y/R) and seven touchdowns. Dotson has some breakout appeal as he heads into his sophomore campaign.

Curtis Samuel: Samuel played limited offensive snaps (84) in his first season (2021) with the Commanders as he dealt with injuries, but he had 64 receptions for 656 yards and four touchdowns and added 187 rushing yards and a score in 2022. In his past three healthy seasons, he has finished as fantasy's WR34 (2022), WR25 (2020) and WR36 (2019). Perhaps he doesn't have a fourth top-36 season in five years, but he'll likely outperform his ADP if he can stay healthy.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Logan Thomas	41.8	434.4	2.7	80.54
Cole Turner	13.5	148.1	0.9	26.96
John Bates	13.1	138.2	0.9	25.77

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Washington Commanders 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Sam Howell	441.6	276	3179.5	17.88	12.59	71	266.3	2.13	212.93
Jacoby Brissett	110.4	69.6	761.8	3.97	1.82	19.6	76.4	0.69	54.49

Sam Howell: It was a surprise that Howell slipped to the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and the former Tar Heel started the season finale. He completed only 11-of-19 pass attempts for 169 yards (8.9 Y/A), a touchdown and an interception, but he also ran for 35 yards and a touchdown on five carries. With a talented receiving corps, a new offensive coordinator and some mobility, Howell has a chance to deliver better-than-expected results in 2023.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Brian Robinson Jr.	200.5	852.1	5.91	22.5	173.4	0.8	154.06
Antonio Gibson	123.6	519.1	3.52	49.1	388.2	2	148.4
Jonathan Williams	19.6	81.3	0.51	4.1	31.5	0.2	17.59
Chris Rodriguez Jr.	15.9	67.6	0.4	4	29.6	0.2	15.32

Brian Robinson Jr.: Given what he endured before the season (shot multiple times during a car jacking), Robinson had an incredibly impressive rookie season and shouldered a heavy workload, when healthy. He averaged 17.1 carries per game, although he was less involved as a receiver (12 targets in 12 games).

Antonio Gibson: Fumbling issues plagued Gibson's 2021 season, and he was inefficient last season (3.66 YPC) with career lows in both touches (195) and yards from scrimmage (899). Gibson has a minimum of 36 catches in each season with a career-high 46 last year and coach Ron Rivera referred to him as a "matchup nightmare for the opponent." With J.D. McKissic no longer on the roster and a new offense that should feature more screens, there is a chance that Gibson sees a big jump in his receiving opportunities.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Terry McLaurin	76.6	1044.4	5.3	5.4	37.8	0.22	179.64
Jahan Dotson	56.5	792.2	4.4	3.7	18.5	0.11	136.38
Curtis Samuel	47.3	522.2	3.1	29.4	173.5	1.76	122.38
Dyami Brown	12.4	185.2	1	1	5.5	0.05	31.57
Dax Milne	5.2	57.1	0.3	0	0	0	10.11
Kazmeir Allen	1.7	21.7	0.1	0	0	0	3.62

Jahan Dotson: Dotson missed five games in his rookie season, but the 2022 first-rounder finished with 35 receptions for 523 yards (14.9 Y/R) and seven touchdowns. Dotson has some breakout appeal as he heads into his sophomore campaign.

Curtis Samuel: Samuel played limited offensive snaps (84) in his first season with the Commanders as he dealt with injuries, but he had 64 receptions for 656 yards and four touchdowns and added 187 rushing yards and a score in 2022. In his past three healthy seasons, he has finished as fantasy's WR34 (2022), WR25 (2020) and WR36 (2019). Perhaps he doesn't have a fourth top-36 season in five years, but he'll likely outperform his ADP if he can stay healthy.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Logan Thomas	43.5	453.2	2.9	84.47
John Bates	13	134	0.9	25.3
Cole Turner	9.7	108.4	0.8	20.49

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Sunday, September 4, 2022

Washington Commanders Fantasy Football Projections 2022

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Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the Washington Commanders.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Carson Wentz	515.2	319.9	3632.2	22.67	9.79	48	182.4	1.2	241.83
Taylor Heinicke	37.8	24.3	260.8	1.55	0.98	6.2	29.8	0.19	18.79
Sam Howell	29.1	17.8	209.5	1.11	0.79	5	18	0.1	13.64

Carson Wentz: About to play for his third team in as many seasons, Wentz is coming off a solid, if not spectacular, season. His TD% (5.2) and INT% (1.4) were both the second-best of his career. While he averaged a career-low 209.6 passing yards per game, he also threw a career-low 30.35 pass attempts per game in Indianapolis' run-first offense. His passing volume should increase in Washington, but can he maintain his efficient 27-to-seven TD-INT ratio?

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Antonio Gibson	194.2	844.8	5.92	32.6	246.2	1.3	168.72
J.D. McKissic	50.3	221.3	1.13	52.5	414.4	2.6	112.2
Brian Robinson Jr.	91.4	393	2.47	9.1	69.7	0.4	68.04
Jonathan Williams	43	182.8	1.08	2.2	16.4	0.1	28.1

Antonio Gibson: Gibson had 258 carries for 1,037 yards and seven touchdowns and added 42 receptions for 294 yards and three touchdowns in 2021, but he also lost four fumbles last season as well. It appeared that Brian Robinson Jr. was going to supplant Gibson for early-down work before before being shot multiple times in an attempted robbery. The unfortunate incident means that Gibson will once again handle the bulk of early-down work, by default, for at least as long as Robinson is sidelined.

J.D. McKissic: While he missed six games last season, McKissic has 123 receptions, 163 targets and 986 receiving yards in 27 games as a Commander. Even if he's third in line for carries, he has stand-alone value, especially in PPR formats.

Brian Robinson Jr.: The Commanders used a third-round pick on Robinson, who ran for 1,343 yards and 16 touchdowns for Alabama last season. While he had appeared to leapfrog Antonio Gibson on the depth chart, Robinson will start the season on the reserve/NFI list and miss at least the first four games of the season although his timeline remains unclear.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Terry McLaurin	80	1089.2	6.1	1.1	9.9	0.06	186.87
Jahan Dotson	53.4	681	4.1	1.8	11.7	0.07	120.99
Curtis Samuel	38.9	465.6	3	16	102.4	0.8	99.05
Dyami Brown	17.7	235.9	1.6	0	0	0	42.04
Cam Sims	10	127.2	0.9	0	0	0	23.12
Dax Milne	2.5	30.8	0.2	0	0	0	5.53

Terry McLaurin: In spite of Washington's mediocre quarterback play, McLaurin has averaged a 17-game pace of 82/1,142/6 through his first three NFL seasons. The former third-round pick has outplayed his draft pedigree, which has led to a contract extension, but he goes into 2022 with questionable quarterback play again.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Logan Thomas	40.7	484.1	3.4	89.16
John Bates	17.7	192.8	1.3	35.93
Cole Turner	2.7	28.7	0.3	6.02
Armani Rogers	2	20.5	0.1	3.65

Logan Thomas: Thomas tore his ACL in December and missed a total of 11 games in 2021. In his other season in Washington, the converted college quarterback finished with 72 catches for 670 yards and six touchdowns. When he's on the field, he's been nearly an every-snap player. Even if he isn't ready for Week 1, "the expectation is that he'll return for Week 2 at the latest."

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Washington Commanders Fantasy Football Projections 2022

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Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the Washington Commanders.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Carson Wentz	518.1	321.7	3652.6	22.8	9.84	50.3	191.1	1.26	244.29
Taylor Heinicke	43.7	28.1	301.5	1.79	1.14	6.2	29.8	0.19	21.06
Sam Howell	20.4	12.4	146.9	0.78	0.55	2.7	9.7	0.05	9.17

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Antonio Gibson	201.1	874.8	6.13	39.1	319.9	1.8	186.6
J.D. McKissic	50.3	221.3	1.13	52.5	418.3	2.6	112.59
Brian Robinson Jr.	105.1	451.9	2.84	9.1	71.8	0.4	76.36
Jaret Patterson	22.4	95.2	0.59	2.2	16.4	0.1	16.4

Antonio Gibson: Gibson had 258 carries for 1,037 yards and seven touchdowns and added 42 receptions for 294 yards and three touchdowns in 2021, but he also lost four fumbles last season as well. Not only did the Commanders re-sign J.D. McKissic to a two-year contract, but they used a third-round pick on Alabama's Brian Robinson Jr. With the Commanders use of McKissic on third downs and Robinson in short-yardage situations, Gibson's workload is almost guaranteed to be scaled back from last year's 300 touches.

J.D. McKissic: While he missed six games last season, McKissic has 123 receptions, 163 targets and 986 receiving yards in 27 games as a Commander. Even if he's third in line for carries behind Gibson and Robinson, he has some stand-alone value, especially in PPR formats.

Brian Robinson Jr.: Like with Gibson (in 2020), the Commanders used a third-round pick on Robinson, who ran for 1,343 yards and 16 touchdowns for Alabama last season.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Terry McLaurin	80	1088.8	6.1	1.1	9.9	0.06	186.83
Jahan Dotson	49.8	639.8	3.8	1.8	11.7	0.07	113.27
Curtis Samuel	38.9	465.5	3	16	102.4	0.8	99.04
Dyami Brown	17.7	244	1.6	0	0	0	42.85
Cam Sims	10	127.1	0.9	0	0	0	23.11
Dax Milne	2.5	30.8	0.2	0	0	0	5.53

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Logan Thomas	39.1	447	3.2	83.45
John Bates	17.6	192.7	1.3	35.87
Cole Turner	2.7	28.7	0.3	6.02
Sammis Reyes	0.9	10.3	0.1	2.08

Logan Thomas: Thomas tore his ACL in December and missed a total of 11 games in 2021. In his other season in Washington, the converted college quarterback finished with 72 catches for 670 yards and six touchdowns. Thomas has appeared in 97% or more of the snaps in 11 of his past 15 games. Two of four games with sub-97% snap rates during that span were games in which he sustained what would become a multi-week injury. When he's on the field, he's nearly an every-snap player, but it's still unclear if he'll be ready for Week 1.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Fantasy Football Half-PPR Mock Draft 2022 - 12 Teams, 9th Pick

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Half-PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 9th Pick

1.09 - Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

Mixon has eclipsed the 1,100-yard rushing mark in three of four seasons with his six-game 2020 campaign being the exception. While he has averaged 4.1 yards per carry (or less) in each of the past three seasons, the Bengals have upgraded their offensive line this offseason, which should help both Joe Burrow and Mixon. He set a career high in touchdowns (16) in 2021 and the Bengals should once again rank among the league's top-scoring offenses.

2.04 - CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

In an uneven season, Lamb's year-over-year numbers improved to 79/1,102/6 in 2021 from his 74/935/5 rookie season. Lamb finished as a top-24 fantasy receiver in six of nine games through Week 10 and was tied with Tampa's Mike Evans for the sixth-most fantasy points (half-PPR scoring) during that stretch. (Michael Gallup missed Weeks 2-9.) Lamb was a top-30 receiver only once over his final seven games, however, and tied with Amari Cooper as fantasy's WR42 over that span. There should be no shortage of targets for Lamb with Cooper traded to Cleveland and Gallup's Week 1 status (ACL) in doubt.

3.09 - Cam Akers, RB, Los Angeles Rams

Closing his rookie 2020 campaign with 94 touches for 436 yards from scrimmage over his final four games, Akers was poised to enter 2021 as the team's featured back before an Achilles injury forced him to miss nearly all of last season. Provided his health cooperates, Akers has tremendous upside as the lead back in one of the league's most potent offenses.

4.04 - Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders

In spite of Washington's mediocre quarterback play, McLaurin has averaged a 17-game pace of 82/1,142/6 through his first three NFL seasons. While Carson Wentz may not do wonders for Washington's passing attack, it is technically an upgrade over what McLaurin has had so far in his career.

5.09 - Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets

As the focal point of Iowa State's offense, Hall rushed for 3,044 yards and 41 touchdowns while adding 59 receptions for 482 yards and five touchdowns over the past two seasons. Hall is a patient runner with outstanding vision and contact balance and he's a reliable receiver out of the backfield. I'd be comfortable drafting him as my RB2, but I love the upside with him as my flex here.

6.04 - Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears

As the team's clear No. 1 wide receiver, Mooney is coming off an 81/1,055/4 season in 2021 despite Chicago's passing game struggles overall. Depending on how much improvement we see from Justin Fields in his second season, there is plenty of upside with Mooney.

7.09 - Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals

The dual-threat quarterback has QB1 overall upside, when healthy. Even though he'll be without DeAndre Hopkins to start the season, the additions of Marquise Brown, his former Oklahoma teammate, and Trey McBride, the first tight end drafted in 2022, give Murray a talented group of pass catchers when the team's at full strength.

8.04 - Tony Pollard, RB, Dallas Cowboys

Even though Elliott played a full 17-game slate in 2021, Pollard earned an expanded role with career highs in touches (169) and scrimmage yards (1,056). Pollard is one of my favorite backs to target in 2022, as he has enormous upside if Elliott misses any time, but he has stand-alone flex value even if Elliott doesn't.

9.09 - Tyler Boyd, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

Boyd posted a 67/828/5 line on 94 targets to finish as a top-33 fantasy receiver in 2021, but he also set four-year lows in targets, receptions and yards. Boyd enters 2022 as a solid (but relatively low-upside) WR4.

10.04 - Skyy Moore, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

Moore led the Broncos in both receptions (51) and yards (802) as a true freshman in 2019. He had a 95/1,292/10 line in 2021 and PFF credited Moore with 26 broken tackles after the catch, which led FBS wide receivers last season. There is a path to Moore being the team's most productive wide receiver as a rookie, so at a minimum, he's worth a roll of the dice as my WR5.

11.09 - Darrell Henderson Jr., RB, Los Angeles Rams

Henderson has struggled to stay healthy himself, but he especially offers upside if Akers were to miss any time. Henderson averaged 14.8 touches and 72 scrimmage yards per game last season.

12.04 - Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions

Like D'Andre Swift, Williams missed four games in 2021 but set a career high in rushing yards (601) and tied a career high in rush attempts (153). While his targets per game (2.15) was near a career low, he set a career high in catch rate (92.9%) and finished with 2.0 receptions per game, his career average.

13.09 - Pat Freiermuth, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers

More productive than the typical rookie tight end, Freiermuth finished 2021 with 60 receptions for 497 yards and seven touchdowns on 79 targets. He's ranked as a top-10 fantasy tight end in our early 2022 rankings.

14.04 - Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Washington Commanders

Gibson rushed for 1,037 yards in 2021, but he also had six fumbles. Especially if those fumbling issues are not resolved, Robinson could be in store for a bigger workload than many anticipate. Like with Gibson, the Commanders have used a third-round pick on Robinson, who ran for 1,343 yards and 16 touchdowns for Alabama last season.

15.09 - Chargers DST, DST, Los Angeles Chargers

16.04 - Matt Gay, K, Los Angeles Rams

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: Washington Football Team

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Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Washington Football Team.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Ryan Fitzpatrick	592.3	383.8	4412.6	26.36	17.47	49.7	218.7	1.81	279.73
Taylor Heinicke	48	30	333.6	2.06	1.54	7	32.9	0.21	23.05

Ryan Fitzpatrick: While I project WFT to draft a QB in the first round of my 2022 NFL Mock Draft, the fact that they didn't add any competition in this year's draft for Fitzpatrick makes him one of my favorite late-round streamers at the position. Meanwhile, Washington upgraded their receiving corps by signing Curtis Samuel and Adam Humphries and drafting Dyami Brown in the third round.

Taylor Heinicke: Fitzpatrick's propensity to turn the ball over could eventually lead to a starting stint for Heinicke at some point during the season.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Antonio Gibson	231.8	1054.7	9.85	42.6	374.9	2.1	235.96
J.D. McKissic	63.5	273.1	1.11	50.1	405.8	2.6	115.2
Jaret Patterson	44.2	192.3	1.33	3.3	28.5	0.2	32.91

Antonio Gibson: Before suffering a turf toe injury early in his Week 13 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Gibson had a five-game stretch where he performed as fantasy's RB5, RB11, RB8, RB7 and RB2, respectively. Even without adjusting for Washington's Week 8 bye, only Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry scored more fantasy points during that stretch.

Gibson has tremendous upside in his second season as WFT is "trying to push" Gibson into a "similar role" as Christian McCaffrey, per backup quarterback Kyle Allen.

J.D. McKissic: McKissic ranked top three on the team in receptions (80), targets (110) and receiving yards (589) in 2020 and only Alvin Kamara (83) had more receptions among running backs. With a quarterback less likely to check down and Gibson's ability as a receiver (and potentially increased target share), there will likely be much fewer opportunities for McKissic in 2021.

Jaret Patterson: Generating positive buzz in camp and stringing together two strong preseason performances, Patterson pushed Peyton Barber out for a roster spot and would be Gibson's primary handcuff if he were to miss time.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Terry McLaurin	91	1245.9	7.2	2.1	15.8	0.11	215.53
Curtis Samuel	63.3	730.9	4.3	21.2	139.9	1.7	154.73
Dyami Brown	35	515	3.1	0	0	0	87.6
Adam Humphries	44.5	484.1	2.7	0	0	0	86.86
Cam Sims	8.3	123.4	0.8	0.6	3	0.01	21.65
DeAndre Carter	1.4	19	0.1	0	0	0	3.2
Dax Milne	1.2	14.2	0.1	0	0	0	2.62

Terry McLaurin: While the team's quarterback play hasn't done him many favors, McLaurin managed to set career highs with 87 catches and 1,118 yards in his second season. While his Y/R dipped from 15.8 to 12.9, he set career highs in YPG (74.5) and catch rate (64.9%). Even though WFT didn't draft a QB in April, signing Ryan Fitzpatrick in free agency boosts McLaurin's outlook and puts him squarely in the WR1 (top 12) mix.

Curtis Samuel: Across scoring formats, Samuel was a top-25 receiver in 2020 despite playing with D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson, both of whom outscored Samuel in half-PPR formats. Samuel set career highs in receptions (77), receiving yards (851) and rushing yards (200) in 2020. Sliding in as WFT's WR2 behind Terry McLaurin, Samuel is once again a viable WR3/flex in fantasy, when healthy. That said, it's unclear whether Samuel, who is expected to return to practice on Monday, will be ready for Week 1.

Dyami Brown: WFT drafted Brown in the third round, but he may start the season fourth on the WR depth chart behind McLaurin, Samuel and (possibly) Adam Humphries. He's a better option in dynasty leagues than re-draft.

Adam Humphries: Given their built-in chemistry from their time together in Tampa, Humphries was "easily ... [Fitzpatrick's] favorite target" early in training camp. Even so, he's likely to finish third (at best) or fourth among the team's receivers in fantasy points.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Logan Thomas	62.1	688.2	4.5	3.2	11.2	0.03	128.17
John Bates	4.3	45.1	0.3	0	0	0	8.46
Ricky Seals-Jones	3.7	40.3	0.3	0	0	0	7.68
Sammis Reyes	2.9	30.9	0.2	0	0	0	5.74

Logan Thomas: Thomas was the only tight end in the league to have a minimum of four targets in every game last season. While he was consistent throughout the season, he was especially productive down the stretch.

From Weeks 6 to 17, Thomas scored the third-most fantasy points with 58 receptions (third-most), 564 yards (third-most) and five touchdowns (tied fifth-most) amongst tight ends. Thomas enters 2021 as my favorite mid-tier TE1 even though the team bolstered its receiving corps via the draft and free agency.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: Washington Football Team

Our 2021 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Washington Football Team.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Ryan Fitzpatrick	589.1	381.7	4388.8	27.1	17.38	49.7	218.7	1.81	281.92
Taylor Heinicke	51.2	32	355.8	2.3	1.64	6.3	29.6	0.19	24.25

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Antonio Gibson	227.5	1035.1	9.67	42.2	372.5	2.2	233.08
J.D. McKissic	63.5	273.1	0.79	49.6	403.3	2.7	113.38
Peyton Barber	27.5	89.4	1.1	1.2	9.5	0.1	17.69
Jaret Patterson	21.2	92.2	0.64	2.1	16.6	0.1	16.37

Gibson has tremendous upside in his second season as WFT is "trying to push" Gibson into a "similar role" as Christian McCaffrey, per backup quarterback Kyle Allen has said. Of course, the counterpoint is that Gibson had zero third-down snaps in the team's first preseason game as well.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Terry McLaurin	91	1243.1	7.5	2.1	15.8	0.11	217.05
Curtis Samuel	63.3	723.6	4.4	21.2	139.9	1.7	154.6
Adam Humphries	44.5	479.2	2.8	0	0	0	86.97
Dyami Brown	35	512.4	3	0	0	0	86.74
Cam Sims	8.3	123.4	0.8	0.6	3	0.01	21.65
Antonio Gandy-Golden	2.7	33.2	0.2	0	0	0	5.87
Steven Sims	1.2	14.2	0.1	0.4	3.2	0.02	3.06

Terry McLaurin: While the team's quarterback play hasn't done him many favors, McLaurin managed to set career highs with 87 catches and 1,118 yards in his second season. While his Y/R dipped to 12.9 from 15.8, he set career highs in YPG (74.5) and catch rate (64.9%). Even though WFT didn't draft a QB in April, signing Ryan Fitzpatrick in free agency boosts McLaurin's outlook and puts him squarely in the WR1 (top 12) mix.

Curtis Samuel: Across scoring formats, Samuel was a top-25 receiver in 2020 despite playing with D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson, both of whom outscored Samuel in half-PPR formats. Samuel set career highs in receptions (77), receiving yards (851) and rushing yards (200) in 2020. Immediately slotting in as WFT's WR2 behind Terry McLaurin, Samuel is once again a viable WR3/flex in fantasy.

Adam Humphries: Given their built-in chemistry from their time together in Tampa, Humphries has "easily been [Fitzpatrick's] favorite target" early in training camp.

Dyami Brown: WFT drafted Brown in the third round, but it's likely that he starts the season fourth on the WR depth chart behind McLaurin, Samuel and (possibly) Adam Humphries.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Logan Thomas	62.1	692.7	4.7	3.2	11.2	0.03	129.82
Temarrick Hemingway	3.9	45.1	0.4	0	0	0	8.86
John Bates	3.7	42.7	0.3	0	0	0	7.92
Sammis Reyes	2.9	33.2	0.2	0	0	0	5.97

From Weeks 6 to 17, Thomas scored the third-most fantasy points with 58 receptions (third-most), 564 yards (third-most) and five touchdowns (tied fifth-most) amongst tight ends. Last year's breakout tight end will enter 2021 as a viable top-10 option even with the team bolstering its receiving corps via the draft and free agency.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

2021 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 3rd Pick

The best way to become good at something is to practice. So, what should you do if you want to draft a better fantasy football team?

Practice, of course!

Leading up to the start of the 2021 NFL season, we will use the 2021 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros) to complete fantasy football mock drafts.

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That said, nothing beats practicing yourself so (check out the simulator) and complete a mock in a matter of minutes.

PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 3rd Pick

1.03 - Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans

If there's a concern with Henry, it's his relative lack of involvement in the passing game. That said, Henry more than compensates for his smaller role as a receiver with his dominant rushing production. Not only is he the back-to-back rushing champion coming off a 2,000-yard campaign, but Henry has led the league in rushing touchdowns in each of the past two seasons with 33 rushing scores in 31 games.

No running back scored more fantasy points in non-PPR formats, but Henry also finished second in half-PPR and third in (full) PPR as well. In other words, the limited passing-game role hasn't hurt his value much, even in leagues that reward a full point per reception. Regardless of format, Henry is a top-three option for me in 2021.

2.10 - Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

Mixon appeared in only six games in 2020 and he has now missed multiple games in three of his four NFL seasons. That said, Mixon had a minimum of 19 touches in the six games in which he appeared in 2020. Through Week 6, Mixon had more carries (119) than all running backs not named Derrick Henry (123) and was top 10 among running backs in targets (26). With Giovani Bernard now in Tampa, Mixon should be even more involved as a receiver.

More: Joe Mixon 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

3.03 - Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Football Team

While the team's quarterback play hasn't done him many favors, McLaurin managed to set career highs with 87 catches and 1,118 yards in his second season. While his Y/R dipped to 12.9 from 15.8, he set career highs in YPG (74.5) and catch rate (64.9%). Even though WFT didn't draft a QB in April, signing Ryan Fitzpatrick in free agency boosts McLaurin's outlook and puts him squarely in the WR1 (top 12) mix.

4.10 - Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams

While Kupp averaged a career-high 6.1 receptions per game, he set career lows with 10.6 Y/R and only three touchdowns. Upgrading at quarterback with Matthew Stafford should provide a boost to Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and the offense overall.

More: Los Angeles Rams 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup

5.03 - Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

From Week 2 until Week 11 (Joe Burrow's knee injury), Higgins scored the 19th-most fantasy points (half-PPR scoring) amongst wide receivers. With the Bengals drafting Ja'Marr Chase over Penei Sewell, it took some steam out of Higgins' opportunity to build upon his strong rookie season. On the other hand, A.J. Green and his 104 targets (6.5/G) are no longer on the roster.

More: Tee Higgins 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

6.10 - Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks

It was a tale of two seasons for Wilson. In his first eight games, Wilson averaged 29.52 fantasy points per game and scored no fewer than 21.9. In his final eight games, he averaged only 17.08 and scored more than 21.9 only once during that span.

Despite Pete Carroll's prioritization to establish the run, Wilson has never finished worse than the QB11 (2016) and has finished as a top-six fantasy quarterback in five of the past seven seasons.

7.03 - Chase Edmonds, RB, Arizona Cardinals

The former fourth-round pick has averaged 4.4 yards per carry and 7.2 yards per reception over his first three NFL seasons. With Kenyan Drake out and James Conner in, Edmonds should be Arizona's RB1 and has an opportunity to perform as a fantasy RB2 (or in this case, a flex/RB3) in 2021.

More: Chase Edmonds 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

8.10 - Laviska Shenault, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

Shenault Jr. played only 10 snaps in Week 9 and then missed the following two games. Outside of those three games, the rookie had a minimum of three receptions in every game. Over the final five games of the season, he had 25 catches (on 36 targets) for 246 yards and four touchdowns and added six carries for 31 yards and he was the WR16 (half-PPR) over that stretch. With good health, there is breakout potential for Shenault in 2021.

More: Jacksonville Jaguars 2021 Fantasy Football Projections

9.03 - Michael Carter, RB, New York Jets

Opening camp with the first-team offense, Carter is the 1(a) option in the backfield even if the offense deploys a committee approach this season. The rookie out of UNC averaged 8.0 YPC as a senior and finished his collegiate career with 82 receptions.

10.10 - Logan Thomas, TE, Washington Football Team

Thomas was the only tight end in the league to have a minimum of four targets in every game last season. While he was consistent throughout the season, he was especially productive down the stretch.

From Weeks 6 to 17, Thomas scored the third-most fantasy points with 58 receptions (third-most), 564 yards (third-most) and five touchdowns (tied fifth-most) amongst tight ends. Last year's breakout tight end will enter 2021 as a viable top-10 option even with the team bolstering its receiving corps via the draft and free agency.

More: Washington Football Team 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup

11.03 - Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams

Following his breakout season -- correction: breakout month (December 2019), it was a disappointing 2020 for Higbee and his fantasy managers. The fifth-year tight end saw a year-over-year dip in targets (60), receptions (44) and yards (521), but he did set a career high in touchdowns (five), though three were caught in one game. That led to inconsistency as Higbee finished as a top-10 fantasy tight end in only two weeks last season.

With Gerald Everett signing with Seattle and the team trading for Matthew Stafford, there is optimism for improved numbers from Higbee.

12.10 - Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks

A surprise first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Penny has failed to live up to his draft pedigree. On relatively limited touches, however, Penny has been efficient -- 5.1 YPC and 9.3 Y/R -- and Carson's violent running style could lead to a missed game (or several). While it's become a cliche, Penny enters 2021 in the best shape of his life.

More: Seattle Seahawks 2021 Fantasy Football Projections

13.03 - Rashod Bateman, WR, Baltimore Ravens

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey says that the Ravens "got a pretty good one" with Bateman, their first of two first-round picks in 2021. It wouldn't surprise me if he outperformed fellow former first-rounder Marquise Brown even as a rookie, but no team averaged fewer passing yards per game than the Ravens (171.9) in 2020.

14.10 - Salvon Ahmed, RB, Miami Dolphins

Myles Gaskin's six missed games opened up opportunities for Ahmed to have a few high-volume games. The UDFA exceeded 20 carries twice and had three separate games with at least 17 touches. On a relatively thin depth chart, he or Malcolm Brown will become hot waiver-wire commodities if Gaskin struggles with durability again.

More: Miami Dolphins 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup

15.03 - Bills DST, Buffalo Bills

16.10 - Matt Prater, K, Arizona Cardinals

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