Deebo Samuel Traded to Commanders: Fantasy Football Impact
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The Washington Commanders have acquired Deebo Samuel from the 49ers for a fifth-round pick. This trade significantly boosts the fantasy outlook for second-year QB Jayden Daniels, who now has another dynamic playmaker to work with after an impressive Rookie of the Year campaign.
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Samuel’s arrival adds a new facet to Washington’s offense, but it does present some concerns for Terry McLaurin’s fantasy value. McLaurin has been the clear WR1, but Samuel’s versatility as a runner and receiver could cut into his target share.
However, with Daniels’ continued development and an offense expected to take a step forward, there should still be enough volume to keep both receivers fantasy-relevant.
As far as Samuel goes, his fantasy value does not significantly change with the exception of adjusting to a new offense outside of Kyle Shanahan’s system. He remains a solid WR2, while McLaurin show a slight regressing to the WR2/WR3 tier.
This trade boosts Daniels as a fantasy QB1 candidate while giving Washington’s offense a much-needed boost.
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Doug Vazquez is a senior producer on the SI video team and has been with SI since 2019. Based in Las Vegas, Doug is a combat sports enthusiast and attends as many bouts as he can in the fight capital of the world.