January 18, 2025
According to Ben Standig of The Athletic, Washington Commanders wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus (groin) has returned to Saturday's playoff game against the Detroit Lions. Zaccheaus exited the contest during the second quarter. Before leaving, he was targeted two times but was unable to catch any of them. He should continue to operate as the No.3 wide receiver in the Washington passing attack.
--Andy SmithSource: Ben Standig
January 18, 2025
According to the team, Washington Commanders wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus (groin) is questionable to return to Saturday's playoff game against the Detroit Lions. Zaccheaus sustained this injury during the second quarter. Before exiting, Zaccheaus was targeted twice but was unable to catch any of them. While sidelined,
Terry McLaurin and
Dyami Brown will lead the Washington passing attack.
--Andy SmithSource: Washington Commanders
January 18, 2025
According to Ben Standig of The Athletic, Washington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz (concussion) returned to Saturday's game against the Detroit Lions. Ertz left earlier in the first half and was being evaluated for a concussion. However, the veteran tight end was able to pass protocol. Before exiting, Ertz caught both of his targets for 13 yards. He will continue to see a starting role in the offense for the remainder of the game.
--Andy SmithSource: Ben Standig
January 18, 2025
According to the team, Washington Commanders offensive guard Sam Cosmi (knee) is questionable to return to Saturday's playoff game against the Detroit Lions. Cosmi sustained this injury on
Brian Robinson Jr.'s touchdown run in the second quarter. Cosmi needed assistance leaving the field. While sidelined, Trent Scott and Cornelius Lucas should see increased snaps.
Update: Sam Cosmi has been ruled out for the remainder of the game
--Andy SmithSource: Washington Commanders
January 18, 2025
According to the team, Washington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz (concussion) is questionable to return to Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game against the Detroit Lions. The veteran tight end sustained a hard hit in the second quarter and is being evaluated for a concussion. Before exiting, Ertz caught both of his targets for 13 yards. While sidelined,
John Bates should have a starting role in the offense.
--Andy SmithSource: Washington Commanders
January 17, 2025
The Washington Commanders announced on Friday that they signed wide receiver
Mike Strachan and cornerback Allan George to Reserve/Futures deals. Strachan, a former seventh-round selection by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL draft out of Charleston, spent the first two years of his NFL career with the Colts before playing in four games with the Carolina Panthers in 2023. The 27-year-old will not be eligible to play with Washington in the Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday versus the Detroit Lions, but he'll be hoping to stick around with the organization beyond training camp next summer. He did not appear in any NFL games in 2024. In his three NFL campaigns, Strachan has only produced six receptions on 15 targets for 130 yards and no touchdowns in 23 games (one start). He'll merely serve as receiver depth heading into training camp.
--Keith HernandezSource: Washington Commanders
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said that he won't interview for any head-coaching jobs while his team is still alive in the postseason. He might miss out on some opportunities with this strategy, but his focus is on his current job. The Commanders are set to play the Detroit Lions on Saturday after an exciting victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend. Kingsbury took over as the offensive coordinator in Washington this season and has helped this offense take a major step forward. He was previously the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals for four seasons. He finished with one 11-win season, but has rebuilt his stock in Washington. He could be a serious head coaching candidate, but if the Commanders make a deep run in the playoffs that will probably hurt his chances of landing a new gig.
--Andy WebbSource: NBC Sports
January 16, 2025
The Washington Commanders defense is not a viable play in DFS competitions this weekend, facing the top-seeded Detroit Lions. Throughout the regular season, the Lions have scored the most points per game (33.2) and tallied the second-most total yards per game (409.5). Last weekend in Tampa Bay, the Commanders defense allowed just 20 points, tallied one sack, and forced a fumble. The Commanders have only allowed less than 20 points once over their previous four games. In addition, the Lions will welcome back
David Montgomery (knee) to the starting lineup, who missed the season's final month due to an MCL sprain. Given the tough matchup against one of the top offensive units in the sport and the hefty projected point total (55.5) this game carries, the Washington defense is a high-risk play in DFS that carries minimal upside.
--Andy SmithSource: Pro Football Reference
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders kicker
Zane Gonzalez (hip) is off the injury report and is good to go for Saturday's divisional round matchup against the Detroit Lions. Gonzalez opened the week as a limited participant but was upgraded to a full participant for the remainder of the week. Last weekend in Tampa Bay, the 29-year-old had the best game of his career as he went 3-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points. Gonzalez made his first attempt from over 50 yards in this contest and hit the game-winner as time expired. Playing in a dome in a projected high-scoring affair makes Gonzalez a viable play in DFS competitions, as the Commanders should be in scoring positions all evening.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Dyami Brown will look to remain productive in the divisional round when he faces the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening. Last weekend, Brown enjoyed one of the best performances of his career as he brought in all five of his targets for 89 yards and a score. Brown missed time late in the season due to a minor hamstring injury. He returned to action a week prior in Week 18 and saw four targets. However, seeing him immediately have a more significant role in the wild-card game suggests Brown should continue to have a substantial role in the offense this weekend. With
Noah Brown (kidney) on the injured reserve, Dyami Brown and
Olamide Zaccheaus will continue operating as the team's No.2/No.3 wide receivers. In a favorable matchup against the Lions, who have allowed the second-most PPR points to opposing wideouts makes, him a high-upside WR3 play in DFS.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus had a disappointing showing last weekend but should be poised for a bounce back showing in Detroit on Saturday night. Last weekend, Zaccheaus caught all three of his targets for a mere 19 yards. However, during his previous three games (Weeks 16 through 18), Zacchaeus averaged an impressive 68.7 yards per game and scored three touchdowns. While
Dyami Brown (hamstring) has returned from his injury and should continue to have a role in the starting lineup, fantasy managers should expect Zaccheaus to return to form in a potential high-scoring affair in Detroit. Zacchaeus is a viable WR3 play in DFS, as the Lions have allowed the second-most PPR points per game to opposing wideouts.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin should be viewed as a high-end WR1 during the divisional round when he faces the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening. Last weekend, McLaurin led the way in their upset victory in Tampa Bay, bringing in seven of his ten targets for 89 yards and a score. His targets were the most on the team. Over his previous seven games, McLaurin has scored in six of them (eight total TDs) and averaged a solid 66.3 yards and 19.3 PPR points per game. During this span, he has seen 8.4 targets per game and caught just under six of them in each contest. Given his role as
Jayden Daniels' go-to option, he carries elite upside in a favorable matchup, as the Lions have allowed the second-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season. McLaurin should be targeted in all DFS competitions this weekend.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler could have an increased role in a potential high-scoring affair against the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening. Ekeler returned from his four-game absence due to a concussion in Week 18. In this game, he tallied 32 total yards. Last weekend in Tampa Bay, he tallied a solid 27 yards on eight carries and brought in 26 yards on three receptions. Given
Brian Robinson Jr.'s recent struggles, Ekeler has a viable path to being the top option in the backfield this weekend. In addition, given the projected 55.5-point total, the Commanders will need to rely on their passing attack, which should bode well for Ekeler, given his elite pass-catching abilities. Ekeler is a great value play as an RB2 in DFS competitions despite the tough matchup on paper.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Brian Robinson Jr. is a touchdown-dependent flex option in the divisional round when he faces the Detroit Lions. Robinson had a disappointing conclusion to the season, and those struggles lingered during their wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this game, Robinson tallied just 16 yards on ten carries. Over the final three weeks of the regular season, Robinson tallied just 31.3 rushing yards per game and did not score a touchdown. However, during his first ten games of the season, Robinson scored eight touchdowns and averaged a solid 64 yards per game. Facing another tough rushing defense in Detroit, who has allowed the third-fewest PPR points to opposing running backs, makes him a touchdown-dependent flex option that is best to avoid in DFS in competitions.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
January 16, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels will look to extend their playoff run in a showdown in Detroit on Saturday evening. In his playoff debut last weekend in Tampa Bay, Daniels looked poised as he went 24-for-35 with 268 yards and two passing scores. He added 36 yards on the ground. The LSU product finished the regular season on a high note, averaging an impressive 34.0 PPR points per game and tallying over 300 all-purpose yards per game during Weeks 12 through 17. During this stretch, he found the back of the end zone 17 times. This weekend, in a projected high-scoring affair (55.5 projected point total) against the Lions, who have allowed the ninth-most PPR points to opposing QBs, makes Daniels an elite option in all DFS competitions.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
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