Fantasy Football Player Notes

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.

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.