The Washington Commanders will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. 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 Playing in Week 2?
Deebo Samuel is not on the injury report and 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 Deebo Samuel in Week 2?
There was concern across the fantasy industry that Deebo Samuel was cooked and that the Commanders were simply chasing a ghost in terms of his productive days (à la Buffalo with Amari Cooper last season or how many viewed the DeAndre Hopkins signing by the Ravens this summer).
Maybe that proves accurate if his body can’t continue to take punishment the way it used to, but he looked dynamic over the weekend and it’s clear that Washington is interested in giving him as much work as he can handle.
He was the first Commander with multiple targets in the Week 1 win over the Giants and finished as the sixth highest scoring at the position (more catches than any of his teammates had targets).
I’m encouraged by the usage and production, but, over the course of the next four months, I still expect Terry McLaurin to pretty clearly be the WR1 for this offense.
That, however, doesn’t mean that Samuel can’t produce. The run game is still TBD (Bill Croskey-Merritt had the big run late to seal the deal, but things are thin there, and Samuel certainly has the type of versatile profile that can add value in a variety of ways) and there isn’t much in the way of target competition as you move down this depth chart.
You’re looking at my WR33 this week. I don’t love a veteran like this on a short week against an improved defense, but you could do worse. For context, I have the hot pickup of the week in Hollywood Brown one spot higher and would also playRome Odunze/George Pickens over him.
That said, he does check in above the very talented, but spotty situations tier that includes the Tyreek Hill’s and Chris Olave’s of the world.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Deebo Samuel’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Samuel is projected to score 12.7 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.4 receptions for 49.9 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Commanders at Packers
The weather forecast at kickoff will be clear with temperatures around 60°F and winds up to 8 mph.