The Washington Commanders will visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Deebo Samuel Sr..
Is Deebo Samuel Sr. Playing in Week 11?
Samuel is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Commanders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Samuel in Week 11?
Samuel had the four-yard touchdown grab last week to save you if you went this direction, but 29 yards on five targets wasn’t exactly an encouraging performance with Terry McLaurin (quad) sidelined.
Treylon Burks and Robbie Anderson were among the receivers fighting for opportunities from Marcus Mariota on Sunday, and Samuel couldn’t separate himself in the target department. That’s obviously a concern, but he does get another chance on Sunday against a below-average defense with McLaurin again spectating.
This season, Samuel has a 75% catch rate from Marcus Mariota, averaging 1.96 fantasy points per target. If we can carry over that rate and get him more in the 7-9 target range, you’ve got yourself a reasonable flex.
The matchup has him hovering around WR30 for me this week, but if he fails in this spot, he’ll likely be on the outside looking in at flex status in Week 13 when this team returns from bye, presumably with their WR1 back in the mix.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Samuel’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Samuel is projected to score 14.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Samuel to have 4 receptions for 55 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Samuel could also add 15 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Commanders at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 49 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
