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Sam Howell 2023 NFL Player Outlook: Bargain-Bin QB Option With Weapons
2 years agoWashington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell saw just one game of action as a rookie in 2022, but he's poised to be the team's starter in 2023. Howell posted 169 passing yards, one passing touchdown, one interception, and one rushing touchdown in the Week 18 win over the Dallas Cowboys, giving the organization a flash of upside heading into his sophomore season. Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is tasked with leading the offense, which quietly has solid weaponry. Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, and Curtis Samuel form an exciting WR trio, while Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr. are an adequate one-two punch in the Washington backfield. Ultimately, Howell has the pieces he needs to succeed, but knowing what to expect from the former fifth-round pick is difficult. Given his potential upside, his current ADP sits at the QB30 spot, so he's worth a late-round selection. Even if he flops and is benched for Jacoby Brissett at some point, it won't cost fantasy managers a valuable draft pick. He has sneaky rushing upside and was a prolific college producer, so there are plenty of things to like about his overall fantasy profile, especially at the cost.
