1 day agoThe Washington Commanders Defense had an impressive showing last week in Arizona but should remain on the waiver wire in shallow formats this weekend. Last week, the Commanders held their opponent to a new season-low 14 points. In addition, the Commanders tallied four sacks. This weekend they have a favorable matchup against the Cleveland Browns, who have struggled to move the ball downfield. However, given Washington's track record this season, they are hard to trust in shallow leagues. In 14-team leagues, given the favorable matchup against a struggling offense, they are worth a look as a deep-league streaming option but should not be widely added due to their previous struggles this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
1 day agoWashington Commanders kicker
Austin Seibert has remained perfect since moving to the DMV and has now entered streaming territory in Week 5. Seibert started his Washington career in an impressive manner, going 7-for-7 against the New York Giants. Over the past two weeks, Seibert has not been called upon as often, but still went a perfect 3-for-3 on attempts and 9-for-9 on extra points. The Commanders offense has looked quite impressive over the past two weeks and, as a result, has put Seibert in several scoring opportunities. The Commanders may struggle to find the end zone, facing a tough Cleveland Browns defense, making Seibert a sneaky streaming option.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoWashington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz tallied a season-low 22 yards in their Week 4 victory over the Arizona Cardinals but remains a solid low-end TE1 this weekend. Throughout the early part of the season, the veteran tight end has seen at least three targets in every game and averaged 7.5 PPR points. He caught a season-high 62 yards in Week 2, and a season-high five catches the following week. Rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels continues to improve as a passer every week, and all Washington pass catchers should eventually benefit from this. With several top options at the position on their byes (
Dallas Goedert and
Sam LaPorta) this week, Ertz is worth a look as he could see an uptick in opportunities with
Noah Brown (groin) ruled out.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoWashington Commanders rookie wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey could be deployed as the No. 2 wideout on Sunday afternoon with
Noah Brown (groin) ruled out. Last week, Brown was deployed alongside
Terry McLaurin, which limited McCaffrey's opportunities. However, fantasy managers should expect the Rice product to see regular playing time against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. After tallying a season-high 44 yards in Week 3, McCaffrey took a step back in Week 4 and caught only one pass. The 23-year-old remains a desperation flex play in 14-plus-team leagues, as he has yet to show much consistency, but he could enjoy a breakout game with Brown sidelined.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin has put his slow start behind him as he has found the end zone in each of the past two games. During this stretch, McLaurin has seen at least six targets his way, including a season-high ten last week. In addition, the top wideout averaged 19.1 PPR points during this stretch, contrasting with the 5.9 he averaged during weeks 1 and 2. Seeing how quickly
Jayden Daniels has become comfortable at the helm of the offense, McLaurin's fantasy stock continues to rise weekly. Facing a tough Browns defense, he should be viewed as a WR2 with upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoWashington Commanders running back
Jeremy McNichols is coming off the best game of his career and could continue to carve out a role in the Washington offense with
Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) questionable for Sunday's game. Last week, the former Titan found the end zone twice on just eight carries. He totaled 68 yards. Fantasy managers in deeper formats looking for an upside running back should consider stashing McNichols over the weekend, as he could see a similar workload if Robinson cannot suit up.
Austin Ekeler typically sees passing work, which could open the door for McNichols to receive double-digit carries.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoWashington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler (concussion) logged a full practice on Thursday and Friday and is cleared to return this weekend. Despite leaving the Week 3 contest against Cincinnati early with a concussion, the former Charger found the end zone for the first time in his Washington career and tallied 57 all-purpose yards. Through the first three games, Ekeler has caught at least two passes in each of them and averaged 11.8 PPR points. This week,
Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) did not practice and remains questionable heading into the weekend, which could open the door for Ekeler to see a hefty workload on Sunday. If Robinson cannot play, Ekeler should be viewed as a solid RB2 with upside. If Robinson can play, Ekeler will revert to his typical flex projection.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoWashington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a high-end QB1 this weekend as he faces the Cleveland Browns. Since losing the first game of the season, the former number-two overall pick has led Washington to three straight victories. During this stretch, Daniels has averaged 24.2 PPR points per game with an average of 237 passing yards and 43 rushing yards. He has found the end zone five times (three through the air and twice with his legs) and has only turned the ball over once. Given his current performance, he should be locked into all lineups despite the difficult matchup against the Browns, who have allowed the seventh-fewest points to opposing QBs.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoQuarterback
Tim Boyle was released by the Miami Dolphins on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 30-year-old operated as the No.3 QB through the early part of the season. However, the Dolphins recently brought in
Tyler Huntley, which pushes Boyle to the No.4 spot on the depth chart. This move also suggests that
Skylar Thompson (ribs) could be cleared to return this weekend and serve as Huntley's backup. Boyle made a brief appearance this season in Week 3 against Seattle and went 7-for-13 with 79 yards and no scores. Last season with the New York Jets, Boyle went 48-for-77 with 360 yards and a 1:4 TD:INT ratio. Fantasy managers in superflex leagues should drop Boyle from their roster and instead look to stash Thompson, as he should operate as the No.2 QB for the time being in Miami.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
1 day agoNew York Jets tight end
Tyler Conklin has been productive over his past two games, catching nine passes for 110 yards over that span. The veteran tight end will look to stay involved in the New York offense in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings in London. The Vikings have been a plus matchup for opposing tight ends this season, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position through four weeks. The team also has an excellent run defense, so the Jets could look to lean on Conklin a bit more than usual on Sunday. Conklin settles in as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 worth a look in starting lineups heading into Week 5. Fantasy gamers relying on Jets and Vikings players will want to set their lineups early as the London game kicks off at 9:30 AM EST on Sunday.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
Brandin Cooks (knee) is expected to miss some games, according to Clarence Hill Jr. Hill reported that Cowboys VP Steven Jones expressed that the No.2 wideout will miss some games due to his knee infection on 1053 The Fan. Cooks underwent an operation following their Week 4 victory over the New York Giants but faced a setback due to an infection caused by the procedure. Fantasy managers should monitor the veteran's status over the next few weeks but should find an alternative option for the foreseeable future.
Jalen Tolbert is a strong candidate to serve as the No.2 pass receiver opposite of
CeeDee Lamb and has performed well this season, catching at least three passes in three games. Tight
Jake Ferguson should also see an uptick in targets during Cooks' absence.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Clarence Hill Jr.
1 day agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Mike Williams has slowly ramped up his production in each game this season and turned in his best effort last week, finishing with four catches for 67 yards in a 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos. Williams will look to continue his upward ascent in Week 5's London game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have struggled to contain opposing receivers this season, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to the position through four weeks. Williams should continue to earn a larger role in the offense as he gets further and further removed from a torn ACL that ended his 2023 season early. Williams is on the fantasy radar as a flex option heading into a prime matchup against the Vikings. Fantasy managers relying on Jets and Vikings players will want to set their lineups early as the London game kicks off at 9:30 AM EST on Sunday.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Kittle did not practice earlier in the week but was seen at Friday's practice, which is a good sign. Fantasy managers should monitor the star tight end's status over the weekend. Kittle was sidelined during Week 3 with a hamstring injury and is now in danger of missing his second game of the young season. Through the three games he has played in, the 30-year-old has caught at least four passes in each of them and found the end zone in two. If Kittle suits up, he should be viewed as a high-end TE1. If not, fantasy managers should expect
Deebo Samuel Sr. and
Brandon Aiyuk to see an increase in targets.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nick Wagoner
1 day agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Allen Lazard has been productive through the first four weeks of the season, catching 16 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns while outproducing
Garrett Wilson in the process. Lazard will look to keep it going in Week 5's London game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have struggled against enemy receivers this season, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Lazard is a bit of a risky play as the No. 2 receiver for the Jets but he has produced at least 10.8 PPR points in three of his four games this season and is worth a look as a potential flex option on Sunday, especially with several NFL teams on bye this week. Fantasy managers relying on Jets and Vikings players will want to set their lineups early as the London game kicks off at 9:30 AM EST on Sunday morning.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson is off to a slow start in 2024, with just 20 catches for 191 yards and one touchdown through four games. He will look to bounce back in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings in London. The Vikings represent a plus matchup for Wilson as they are allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts thus far. The Vikings also have a tough run defense, which should encourage the Jets to skew more pass-heavy as they look to bounce back from a 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos last week. Until he shows a higher ceiling, Wilson is more of a WR2 in fantasy than a WR1 but he should still be in starting lineups in what is a great matchup for him. Fantasy gamers relying on Jets and Vikings players will want to set their lineups early as the London game kicks off at 9:30 AM EST on Sunday.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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