Wide receiver Deebo Samuel led the way for the Washington Commanders in their matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Spain.
Deebo Samuel scored a touchdown in the third quarter for Washington in their 16-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Samuel finished with seven catches for 74 yards and the touchdown, while Marcus Mariota threw for 213 yards, one score, and a back breaking interception, he also added 49 yards on the ground.
Chris Rodriguez was the lead runner for the Washington Commanders today against the Miami Dolphins, carrying 15 times for 79 yards. Jacory Croskey-Merritt had 9 carries for 28 yards.
Samuel has now scored in back to back games but the Commanders offense as a whole has been underwhelming without Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. Rodriguez playing more and running well is something to keep an eye on going forward.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
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Washington Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss Sunday’s game versus the Raiders.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota will get the start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels. This move comes with little surprise, however there was small hope that Daniels could make a late attempt towards starting this week.
Mariota will face the Las Vegas Raiders at home in what should be a good matchup for fantasy football. After getting pushed around by the Green Bay Packers defense, Mariota will look to get Terry McLaurin going after a slow start. Expect Zach Ertz to get plenty of target share while Deebo Samuel continues to display his diverse skill set.
Fantasy managers who can do a 1:1 replacement should see a decent opportunity for limited dropoff for just this week. Mariota has rushing ability to pop for at least 1 good game in Daniels’ absence. Should this injury linger into multi-week territory, then there could be some major fantasy ramifications.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
After a lengthy negotiation, Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders agree to a 3-year, $96 million deal.
Terry McLaurin is a rich man and the Washington Commanders are ready to make a Super Bowl run. The Commanders wide receiver has been holding in for a new contract throughout the duration of training camp.
Deadlines spur action, and that is exactly what happened. McLaurin will make up to $96 million on a 3-year extension. With 13 more days until their home opener versus the New York Giants, star quarterback Jayden Daniels will have his top target back in the fold. With Deebo Samuel joining the Commanders, the team is looking to push through and challenge the Philadelphia Eagles both for the division title and on through to the Super Bowl. The Eagles defeated the Commanders in last year’s NFC Championship 55-23.
Expect McLaurin to carry in some rust for the early part of the season. His ADP on Underdog is in the middle of round 4. Drafters can be at ease knowing that the Commanders are heading into the season with their No.1 wideout!
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The 5th year wide receiver will look to reclaim his career in Minnesota.
Rondale Moore has signed with the Minnesota Vikings. After a knee injury took away his 2024 season, Moore will look to recover both from an injury and career standpoint.
Moore was looking to rewrite the script to his career last year after he was traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for quarterback Desmond Ridder. Some bullish elements to his game include the ability to show explosion close to the line of scrimmage and being versatile in usage via carries and targets. The problem for Rondale Moore is that his skillset has been more theory than practice.
Deebo Samuel and Jayden Reed get lauded for their swiss army knife utilization and weaponry afforded to their respective teams. Another problem is that for every Deebo Samuel, there is a Rondale Moore who doesn’t hit for fantasy football. Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is someone to monitor as to whether or not he will follow the Samuel or Moore path. In the meantime, expect Rondale Moore to fit a gadget role for depth on what is becoming a deeper offense soon to be led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The ex-Jaguar will now be working alongside stud tight end George Kittle.
The 49ers have added depth to their tight end room. The 49ers have signed Luke Farrell to a 3-year deal that can end up being worth $20.25 million. Adam Schefter reports that $11 million is guaranteed.
The move will most likely allow for less in line blocking demands from George Kittle in order to preserve last year’s TE-3. Kittle is 31 years old. His 15.8 fantasy points per game was No.1 at the position. In 4 seasons, Farrell’s highest catch total is 13.
With Deebo Samuel traded to the Washington Commanders and Brandon Aiyuk possibly on the way out via a trade, it makes sense for the 49ers to support George Kittle’s durability by bringing in Luke Farrell. With a more narrow target tree in 2025, expect George Kittle to push to break his career high reception total in 2018 of 88 receptions.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coahretzlaff1)
Deebo Samuel Trade to Commanders: Fantasy Football Red Flags for 2025
The Washington Commanders made a notable move this offseason, trading for Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers, who sent him to Washington in exchange for a fifth-round pick. While the move certainly adds a veteran playmaker to the Commanders’ offense, it also raises a lot of questions. After a strong rookie season from quarterback Jayden Daniels, the team is hoping to build on that momentum, but Samuel’s addition doesn’t automatically guarantee a significant upgrade. With Terry McLaurin still the clear top option in Washington, Samuel may not see the kind of volume he had during his peak years with the 49ers.
Looking at Samuel’s fantasy outlook for 2025, there’s a lot of concern. After a disappointing 2024 where he finished with just 670 yards and 3 touchdowns, he’s clearly on the decline. Injuries have been an issue, and his production has dropped significantly over the past couple of seasons. While Samuel still has the ability to make plays after the catch, it’s fair to wonder if his best days are behind him. The Commanders’ offense also isn’t as high-powered as some other teams, which could limit his opportunities. Samuel might still get some rushing attempts, but it’s unclear if he’ll be a reliable fantasy option. Given his recent struggles, age, and injury history, it’s hard to see him being anything more than a risky WR3 to start the season, and he could easily end up falling short of expectations in 2025.
Author: Mike Lindberg (@FFCancuk99)
