Fantasy Football Player Notes
2026 Draft Rankings
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45.
Terry McLaurin
WR - (vs . DAL)
Terry McLaurin's 2025 season was a perfect storm of bad luck, injuries stemming from his holdout, and brutal touchdown regression after his massive 2024. Even in a disappointing campaign, McLaurin remained highly efficient career high in YPPR). With the Commanders entering 2026 near the top of the league in vacated targets and air yards, McLaurin is positioned for a major bounce-back as the No. 1 WR if he and Jayden Daniels stay healthy. Entering his age-31 season, the veteran still profiles as one of fantasy football's better value picks after what increasingly looks like an outlier season.
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53.
Jayden Daniels
QB - (vs . DAL)
After a sublime 2024 rookie season in which he threw for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns, ran for 891 yards and six touchdowns, and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year, Daniels played only seven games in 2025 due to elbow, knee and ankle injuries. When he was healthy, Daniels was a far less efficient passer than he had been in 2024, averaging only 6.7 yards per pass attempt and completing 60.6% of his throws in 2025 (down from 7.4 YPA and a 69.0% completion rate as a rookie). Daniels still ran aggressively, averaging 8.3 rushing attempts per game after averaging 8.7 as a rookie. But his effectiveness as a runner waned, going from 6.0 to 4.8 yards per carry. Daniels' running ability and his potential as a passer still make him a top-five fantasy quarterback, but he's obviously a less appealing investment than he was a year ago, and the Commanders' lack of proven pass catchers behind WR Terry McLaurin is cause for concern.
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104.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RB - (vs . DAL)
Last year, Jacory Croskey-Merritt had an up-and-down season as the RB41 in fantasy points per game. Washington didn't trust him as a passing game option, and he was in and out of the starting lineup as the team also leaned on other backs like Chris Rodriguez. In 2025, Croskey-Merritt had four top 24 finishes in weekly scoring while also popping in rushing efficiency metrics. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 26th in explosive run rate, 19th in yards after contact per attempt, seventh in yards per carry on zone runs, and ninth in one rushing success rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Croskey-Merritt is only a dice roll this season as he'll be competing with Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, and Jerome Ford for the starting job and work in 2026.
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111.
Rachaad White
RB - (vs . DAL)
Over the last two seasons, with Bucky Irving in town, Rachaad White was a more effective per-touch player, but with Irving out of the lineup last year, he proved again that he can carry the mail (although while being horribly inefficient). Last season, in Weeks 5-12, White averaged 14.6 touches and 60 total yards while seeing 71% of the snaps. During that span, White was the RB23 in fantasy points per game with a 1.2% explosive run rate, a 14% missed tackle rate, and only 1.52 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). White has moved on to Washington for the 2026 season, and he could easily be their starting running back this season if he can secure the job coming out of camp. He is a decent dice roll for fantasy football for 2026, who could stack up enough volume to pay off for fantasy gamers.
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169.
Chig Okonkwo
TE - (vs . DAL)
The glass-half-full take on Chig Okonkwo's 2026 fantasy outlook is that a move from Tennessee to Washington could lead to a career-best fantasy performance. Okonkwo has dealt with some pretty shoddy quarterbacking over his four NFL seasons, and now he'll be playing with QB Jayden Daniels in a Commanders offense that lacks proven pass-catching talent beyond WR Terry McLaurin. The glass-half-empty take is that if Okonkwo were going to pop as a potentially impactful fantasy TE, we would have seen more signs of an impending breakout by now. Even with the Titans thin on WR talent last season, Okonkwo could muster only a 14.9% target share, and his numbers weren't substantially better than those of fourth-round rookie TE Gunnar Helm. Okonkwo has had 54, 52 and 56 receptions over the last three years, and he had a career-high 560 receiving yards in 2025, but he's never scored more than three TDs in a season. Okonkwo is an intriguing sleeper at tight end, but it would be reckless to count on him as a fantasy starter.
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218.
Kaytron Allen
RB - (vs . DAL)
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222.
Antonio Williams
WR - (vs . DAL)
Antonio Williams is a sneaky Day 2 value who projects into an immediate slot role in Washington's offense. The former Clemson standout broke out at 19 and has consistently flashed strong efficiency (2.27 YPRR in 2025) despite battling injuries and an underwhelming team environment. With Deebo Samuel gone and the Commanders ranking top-3 in vacated targets, there's a clear path to volume behind Terry McLaurin. Williams' slot-heavy usage, versatility on special teams, and strong production profile make him a strong late-round sleeper in PPR formats.
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300.
Jerome Ford
RB - (vs . DAL)
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327.
Luke McCaffrey
WR - (vs . DAL)
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365.
Treylon Burks
WR - (vs . DAL)
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368.
Washington Commanders
DST - (vs . DAL)
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371.
Jaylin Lane
WR - (vs . DAL)
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398.
Ben Sinnott
TE - (vs . DAL)
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403.
Marcus Mariota
QB - (vs . DAL)
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407.
John Bates
TE - (vs . DAL)
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412.
Jake Moody
K - (vs . DAL)
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414.
Dyami Brown
WR - (vs . DAL)
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432.
Jeremy McNichols
RB - (vs . DAL)
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462.
Robert Henry Jr.
RB - (vs . DAL)
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536.
Van Jefferson
WR - (vs . DAL)
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