Curtis Samuel

Curtis Samuel's 2023 season with the Washington Commanders was underwhelming, finishing as the WR44 overall and averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game. His performance was consistent with his career trend of sporadic production due to injuries. While his receiving stats mirrored his 2020 campaign, he saw limited usage as a rusher. Entering his age 28 season, Samuel has yet to break into WR2 territory in fantasy, typically settling as a WR4 option. However, with a reunion with his former OC Joe Brady in Buffalo, who utilized him effectively from the slot in Carolina, Samuel holds sleeper potential in the Bills offense, especially with changes to their receiving corps. But Samuel first needs to overcome a preseason turf toe injury, although he returned to practice on Aug 28th.

Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel, who is dealing with a toe injury, has a good chance to return for Buffalo's season opener, says head coach Sean McDermott.

Fantasy Impact

McDermott said that he believes Samuel is nearing a return from what he's heard from the Bills' trainers, though the coach would not commit to the WR's Week 1 availability. Samuel is considered week-to-week with turf toe but could be back in time for the regular season. He is expected to have a major role in Buffalo's offense, especially considering his return to a Joe Brady-led offense (77 receptions, 1,051 scrimmage yards and five total TDs together in Carolina in 2020).