January 12, 2025
Washington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz brought in two of his four targets for 23 yards during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the wild-card round. Ertz took the backseat in this contest as
Terry McLaurin and
Dyami Brown did most of the damage through the air. However, Ertz's four targets tied him for the fourth-most on the team. The 34-year-old was carrying a two-game touchdown streak into Sunday's playoff game. Over the final seven games of the regular season, the veteran tight end found the back of the end zone six times and averaged 39 yards per game. Ertz will look to rebound next weekend when the Washington Commanders travel to Detroit to face the top seed in the NFC.
--Andy SmithSource: ESPN.com
January 12, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus had a quiet showing during their wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this game, Zaccheaus brought in all three of his targets for just 19 yards. His three targets were the lowest among other Washington wide receivers. The 27-year-old found a role in the passing attack late in the season with
Noah Brown (kidney) on the injured reserve. During the final three weeks of the season, Zaccheaus averaged a solid 68.7 yards per game and found the end zone three times but hit a skid in the wild-card game. Zaccheaus should have a good opportunity to bounce back next Saturday evening, facing a struggling Detroit secondary that has allowed the second-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy SmithSource: ESPN.com
January 12, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Dyami Brown enjoyed one of the best games of his career during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Brown brought in all five of his targets for 89 yards and a score. Brown's 89 yards were tied for the most on the team, alongside
Terry McLaurin. His five targets and receptions were both the second-most on the team. Brown found the back of the end zone on a ten-yard pass from
Jayden Daniels in the second quarter. This was Brown's most productive outing of the season and second-highest yardage total of his career, only below the 108 yards he tallied during Week 5 of the 2022 NFL Season. Brown should once again carry sneaky flex appeal in DFS formats, facing a struggling Detroit secondary next weekend.
--Andy SmithSource: ESPN.com
January 12, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin caught seven of his 10 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His 10 targets and seven catches were the most on the team. His 89 yards tied him for the most alongside
Dyami Brown. McLaurin was quarterback
Jayden Daniels' go-to option all evening. McLaurin found the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter on a five-yard strike from Daniels. The 29-year-old wideout has now scored in back-to-back games and eight times over the past seven games. During this seven-game stretch, McLaurin has tallied at least 60 yards in all but one game. He should be viewed as a high-end WR1 in DFS formats while going against a struggling Detroit secondary next weekend in the Divisional Round.
--Andy SmithSource: ESPN.com
January 12, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler tallied 27 yards on eight attempts during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening. Ekeler also brought in three of his four targets for 26 yards. While
Brian Robinson Jr. was deployed as the top option early on, Ekeler saw his role increase during the final quarter. On the final offensive drive of the game, Ekeler played the hero as he brought in a 19-yard reception, which set up
Zane Gonzalez's game-winning field goal. Given Robinson's struggles in this game, fantasy managers should expect Ekeler to have an even more significant role in next weekend's game against the high-flying Detroit Lions. Ekeler should carry high upside in a projected high-scoring affair next weekend, given his skills as a pass catcher.
--Andy SmithSource: ESPN.com
January 12, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Brian Robinson Jr. tallied just 16 yards on 10 attempts during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robinson was deployed as the top option in the backfield but could not get any rhythm going in the running game. He performed better as a receiver, bringing in four of his five targets for 22 yards. Later in the game, the Commanders opted to give
Austin Ekeler starting opportunities, which could suggest that Robinson may have a smaller workload in next weekend's game against the Detroit Lions. During Weeks 16 through 18, the Alabama product also struggled, averaging an underwhelming 31.3 yards per game. DFS players should opt to fade Robinson next weekend, as he will face a Detroit defense that has allowed the third-fewest PPR points per game to opposing RBs.
--Andy SmithSource: ESPN.com
January 12, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels went 24-for-35 with 268 yards and two scores during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Daniels added 36 yards on 12 rushing attempts. Daniels threw his first touchdown pass to
Dyami Brown from ten yards out in the second quarter. Later in the fourth, he would throw his second score of the game, this time to
Terry McLaurin. He relied on his top wideout all evening as McLaurin saw a team-high ten targets. The rookie continued his late-game heroics as he led the Commanders downfield to set up the game-winning field goal. The LSU product has now thrown at least two passing scores in each of his previous six complete games. In three of these, he threw for three or more. Daniels will now face the No.1 seed Detroit Lions next weekend in what should be a high-scoring affair.
--Andy SmithSource: ESPN.com
January 12, 2025
According to the team, Washington Commanders rookie tight end
Ben Sinnott (shoulder) was cleared to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sinnott sustained this shoulder injury during the first half of the game. The 22-year-old did not see a target in the passing game before exiting. Fantasy managers should expect
Zach Ertz and
John Bates to continue to operate as the top tight ends for the remainder of the game.
--Andy SmithSource: Washington Commanders
January 12, 2025
According to the team, Washington Commanders rookie tight end
Ben Sinnott (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game. Sinnott sustained this injury during the first half and did not see a target before exiting. While sidelined, fantasy managers should continue to expect
Zach Ertz and
John Bates to see the majority of the snaps at the tight end position. In the first half, Ertz caught his lone target for nine yards.
Update: Sinnott has been cleared to return
--Andy SmithSource: Washington Commanders
January 12, 2025
According to the team, Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (finger) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Payne sustained this injury during the second quarter. He left the game grabbing his finger in pain and was seen by the medical staff. Before exiting, Payne tallied one tackle. While sidelined, fantasy manager should expect Sheldon Day to see an uptick in snaps alongside Jonathan Allen.
--Andy SmithSource: Washington Commanders
January 12, 2025
According to the team, Washington Commanders wide receiver
Jamison Crowder (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran wideout was a limited participant during practice this week and carried a questionable tag into the weekend. However, Crowder turned the corner and will suit up on Sunday night. Over his past four games, Crowder has been deployed as a depth receiver, seeing just three targets per game. However, in Week 16, he caught two touchdowns. He should be viewed as a high-risk, value play in DFS this evening, as he may only see a handful of targets in this contest.
--Andy SmithSource: Washington Commanders
January 10, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Jamison Crowder (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to suit up on Sunday night in the wild-card playoff meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Even if Crowder is available this weekend, fantasy managers setting DFS lineups or playing in playoff leagues should have much better flex options with upside than the 31-year-old. He only played 20 snaps on offense and didn't see a single target in the Week 18 win over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in the regular-season finale. Despite
Noah Brown being out for the year, Crowder's role in the offense hasn't really grown, and he's been the WR4 behind
Terry McLaurin,
Olamide Zaccheaus and
Dyami Brown. Crowder has only nine receptions all year for 72 yards and two scores on 13 targets through six games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
January 10, 2025
The Washington Commanders defense is a high-risk play in DFS formats facing the high-octane Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last weekend, the Commanders played very well, holding Dallas to just 19 points, including just one touchdown. They tallied two sacks. The previous week, against the Atlanta Falcons, they tallied two sacks with an interception while allowing 24 points. This weekend, they have a much tougher task ahead, facing a Buccaneers offense that has tallied the third-most total yards per game (399.5) and fourth-most points per game (29.5). Quarterback
Baker Mayfield has enjoyed a career season throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 scores. Even though the Commanders will welcome back star defensive back Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), they will have a difficult time containing breakout rookie
Bucky Irving and wide receivers
Mike Evans and
Jalen McMillan. They are a high-risk play in DFS that carries minimal upside.
--Andy SmithSource: Pro Football Reference
January 10, 2025
Washington Commanders kicker
Zane Gonzalez is a risky play in DFS formats this weekend, facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gonzalez has been tasked to replace the injured
Austin Seibert (groin) and has gone 5-for-7 on attempts and perfect on extra points. Both of his missed attempts came from over 40 yards out. Over the past two weeks, Gonzales has only attempted one field goal per game, as the Commanders have been very efficient in the red zone. However, he has made five extra points over this stretch. Despite playing on a high-octane offense, given his struggles from deeper rangers, he is best to leave off of your DFS lineup as he is one of the least-proven kickers in the playoffs.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
January 10, 2025
Washington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz has enjoyed a fantastic season and should be viewed as a top pick at tight end during Wild Card Weekend facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran tight end has found the back of the end zone six times over his previous seven contests. Over his past two games, Ertz has seen 6.0 targets per game and has tallied 58.0 yards per game. During this stretch, he scored three times, including twice in their playoff-clinching victory over the Atlanta Falcons. With
Noah Brown (kidney) on the injured reserve, Ertz should continue to see a high volume of targets his way, especially in the red zone. During this seven-game stretch, Ertz saw six targets within the five-yard line and seven within the ten-yard line. He is a high-floor TE1 with TD upside facing a struggling Tampa Bay secondary.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
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