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Curtis Samuel is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for wide receivers. Target him as a free agent add off waivers for Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has hit a stride over the last few weeks, including a season-best game in Week 15. With the heavy pass volume of the Commanders' offense, Samuel has some value to end the season.
Samuel's rostership dropped quite a bit after five weeks between Weeks 7-11, including one week where he was inactive and a couple of other weeks where he was injured and left early. In Weeks 1-6, Samuel played between 62% and 74% of the team's snaps in every game. From Weeks 7-11, due to injuries, Samuel played between 16% and 55%.
That explains why his scoring dropped significantly. His playing time picked up in Week 12 and so did his fantasy production. He had 12 targets, nine receptions, and 100 yards en route to 14.5 half-PPR points. While his production in Week 13 wasn't quite as good, he did end up as Washington's No. 1 receiver. He finished with five targets, four receptions, and 65 yards.
The Commanders were on a bye in Week 14, but Samuel was once again the most productive Washington receiver once the team returned to action in Week 15. He finished with nine targets, five receptions, 41 yards, and two touchdowns en route to 18.6 half-PPR points. Washington ended up switching quarterbacks in the second half, but that didn't stop Samuel. He caught a touchdown from Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett.
The Commanders have a brutal matchup in Week 16 against the Jets. They are allowing the fewest points to receivers this season. The game is also on the road and it's December and in New York. Weather could be an issue. It doesn't get much better in Week 17 with a home date against the 49ers. All Washington pass-catchers should be downgraded due to the matchups and the quarterback controversy.
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