Peyton Barber Quiet In Win Over 49ers
Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber handled 12 carries for 37 yards in a win over the 49ers Sunday. Barber was targeted three times in the passing game which he turned into two catches for one yard. Barber had one more carry than J.D. McKissic, but McKissic's 6.2 yards-per-carry was twice as good as […]
Cam Sims Makes Just One Catch In San Francisco
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims caught one pass for eight yards in a win over the 49ers Sunday. Sims had just two targets one week after exploding for 92 yards in a win over Pittsburgh the week prior. Given his inconsistent targets and questions at quarterback for Washington Sims can be avoided in […]
Dwayne Haskins Jr Goes 7-For-12 In Relief
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr completed seven passes on 12 attempts for 51 yards. Haskins did not throw a touchdown nor an interception in relief of Alex Smith (leg) who left with "tightness and soreness" in his right leg. Head coach Ron Rivera said the team would need to see how Smith progresses […]
Logan Thomas Racks Up 43 Yards Versus 49ers
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas caught six passes for 43 yards in a win over the 49ers on Sunday. Thomas led the Football Team with seven targets, but couldn't find the end zone as Washington stalled in San Francisco territory four times. Thomas has been getting more consistent targets with Alex Smith at […]
Terry McLaurin Quiet Again In Win Over 49ers
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin had his second-straight disappointing game for fantasy, catching just two passes for 24 yards against San Francisco. McLaurin had six targets for the second-straight week after not having a game with less than seven targets in any game prior. It's fair to wonder if McLaurin is fully healthy […]
Alex Smith Dealing With Tightness And Soreness In Right Leg
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (leg) left the team's game Sunday against the 49ers and did not return. Dwayne Haskins Jr replaced Smith at quarterback. Head coach Ron Rivera said after the game Smith was available to come back into the game "In case of emergency," but they opted to be cautious given Smith's […]
Washington Defense A Decent Option Versus 49ers
The Washington Football Team defense has been an up-and-down unit for fantasy managers all season, but they are a start-worthy option in Week 14 in San Francisco. The 49ers are an average matchup so Washington isn't a priority defense to start this week. However, a solid defensive line featuring Chase Young, Montez Sweat, and Ryan […]
J.D. McKissic An RB2 Against 49ers
Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic has been a favorite target of Alex Smith since the veteran took over as the team's starter in Week 9. McKissic has double-digit targets in three games with Smith under center and his 78 targets overall rank second to only Alvin Kamara among running backs. Now, with Antonio […]
Peyton Barber Should See More Work Versus San Francisco
Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber should be in line for more carries this week with Antonio Gibson (toe) ruled out for Week 14. J.D. McKissic will also be involved, but he is primarily a passing-downs back for Washington. Head coach Ron Rivera has been using Barber as the change-of-pace back to Gibson so […]
Cam Sims Not On The Fantasy Radar Yet
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims had a big game Monday in Pittsburgh, turning five catches into 92 yards. Sims' best three games this season have come since quarterback Alex Smith took over, and the veteran signal-caller likes throwing the deep ball to Sims. Despite the uptick in production, Sims isn't trustworthy enough to start […]
Logan Thomas Has Tough Matchup For Week 14
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas will have a tough matchup in Week 14 coming off his breakout performance on Monday night last week. Thomas caught all nine of his targets for 98 yards and a touchdown as QB Alex Smith checked down to his tight end and running backs all night. Thomas has […]
Antonio Gibson Ruled Out Against 49ers
Washington Football Team rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the 49ers. The impressive rookie suffered a painful case of turf toe early in the Week 13 win over the Steelers and never returned to action. Turf-toe injuries can linger, especially for running backs, so don't consider it […]
Terry McLaurin Limited In Practice
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday. McLaurin was on the injury report last week but played in the Monday night win over the Steelers, but the second-year wideout had his worst game of the season, catching just two passes for 14 yards. Did his injury play into […]
Temarrick Hemingway Out For The Season
Washington Football Team reserve tight end Temarrick Hemingway (wrist) suffered a dislocated wrist in the Week 13 win over the Steelers on Monday, according to a source. Hemingway will miss the rest of the season as a result. The 27-year-old former sixth-rounder of the Rams back in 2016 caught his first NFL pass this year […]
Antonio Gibson Diagnosed With Turf Toe
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) was diagnosed with a painful case of turf toe, which may cause him to miss the Week 14 game against the 49ers, according to a source. Gibson's status is in doubt, and he'll be evaluated as the week progresses. Turf-toe injuries can often linger for weeks, so […]
Washington Defense Plays Strong Game In Pittsburgh
The Washington Football Team defense played a good game overall, but didn't do a ton for fantasy managers in a win over the Steelers on Monday. Washington held the high-powered Pittsburgh offense to 17 points in the upset win. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the Football Team didn't sack Ben Roethlisberger and only forced one turnover, […]
Dustin Hopkins Drills Three Field Goals Monday In Pittsburgh
Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins played his best game of the season Monday in Pittsburgh as he made all three of his field-goal attempts. Hopkins drilled kicks from 45, 49, and 45 again including two clutch kicks in the fourth quarter to help Washington upset the Steelers. Hopkins added two extra-points to wrap up […]
J.D. McKissic Hauls In 10 Catches Monday
Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic led the team in targets and receptions with 10 apiece, which he turned into 70 yards in a win over the Steelers on Monday. McKissic added eight rushing yards on five carries, but the running back has been quarterback Alex Smith's favorite target in the passing game. Starting running […]
Peyton Barber Finds End Zone In Pittsburgh
Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber handled 14 carries for 23 yards and scored a touchdown in a win over the Steelers on Monday. Barber saw a season-high in carries as starter Antonio Gibson (toe) left the game in the first quarter. If early reports are accurate, Gibson won't be back for a game […]
Steven Sims Makes Four Catches Monday In Pittsburgh
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims made four catches for 17 yards in a win over the Steelers on Monday. Sims tied his season-high with six targets but couldn't even turn those into 20 yards, as he was outshined by Cam Sims, who racked up 92 yards in the game. Make sure to pick up […]
Cam Sims Racks Up 92 Yards In Pittsburgh
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims had his best game of the season Monday night in a road win over the Steelers. Sims made a season-high five catches that he turned into 92 yards in the victory. Sims' best three games have come since Alex Smith took over at quarterback as the veteran signal-caller […]
Terry McLaurin Quiet In Win Over Steelers
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin had his worst game of the season Monday in Pittsburgh with just two catches for 14 yards. McLaurin was questionable with an ankle injury on the injury report but never seemed in danger of missing the game. Perhaps he was still dealing with the effects of the injury, […]
Alex Smith Efficient In Win Over Steelers
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith played well in Pittsburgh, but didn't light up the scoreboard for fantasy managers. Smith went 31-for-46 passing for 296 yards and a touchdown and didn't turn the ball over while knocking off the previously undefeated Steelers. It was the exact game the Football Team needed from their QB, but […]
Logan Thomas Explodes For 98 Yards And A Score In Pittsburgh
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas played the game of his career Monday night in an upset win against the Steelers. Thomas made a career-high nine catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. It seemed every time you looked No. 82 was doing something to help the team whether it was his fourth-quarter touchdown […]
Antonio Gibson Out For Rest Of Monday’s Game With Toe Injury
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) will not return for the second half of Monday's game against the Steelers due to a toe injury that he sustained earlier in the contest. Gibson carried the ball twice for 14 yards prior to his departure. While J.D. McKissic has been often utilized alongside Gibson, Peyton […]
Terry McLaurin Questionable Against Steelers
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle), defensive end Ryan Anderson (knee) and offensive tackle Morgan Moses (groin) are questionable for Week 13 against the Steelers on Monday. McLaurin got in a full practice on Saturday, so he should be good to go for this week. The second-year pass-catcher has WR1 upside almost every […]
Terry McLaurin A Locked-In WR1 Despite Tough Matchup
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been one of the most consistent fantasy options and should be locked-into starting lineups despite a tough matchup in Pittsburgh. McLaurin has seven catches in five of his last six games and has at least 74 yards in every game in that span. On the season, McLaurin […]
Washington Defense A Risky Option In Pittsburgh
The Washington Football Team defense has been good for fantasy at times this season, but they are not a recommended option in Week 13. Washington's strength has been it's ferocious defensive line featuring Ryan Kerrigan and Chase Young. The Steelers, however, have allowed a league-low 10 sacks this season as the undefeated unit has shredded […]
J.D. McKissic A Risky Fantasy Option In Brutal Matchup
Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic has been quiet in recent weeks and faces another tough test Monday against the Steelers. McKissic burst onto the fantasy scene when Alex Smith took over at QB for Washington as the veteran peppered McKissic with 29 targets in his first two games. Since then, however, McKissic has […]
Antonio Gibson Has Tough Matchup In Pittsburgh Monday
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson will face a stiff test in his first game since shredding the Cowboys for 128 yards and three touchdowns. The rookie running back introduced himself to the nation with the huge Thanksgiving performance, but now faces a Steelers Defense that allows the fewest fantasy points to opposing running […]