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The Commanders' first-string offense played one series, starting with a Samuel run and ending with a Daniels rushing touchdown.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel takes end around for a speedy 19-yard pickup on first drive. Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt torches the Cincinnati Bengals' defense with a 27-yard touchdown run.
Deebo Samuel joins the Washington Commanders for 2025 — see his fantasy ranking, projection, and whether he’s a WR3 sleeper or a risky draft pick.
Overall, Washington's wide receivers are really struggling to create separation downfield. On the first-team offense, it's Samuel, Zach Ertz and Austin Ekeler getting the vast majority of the targets and catches, mostly on shorter, quicker throws.
Washington is finding ways to make up for Terry McLaurin’s absence on the field. Also, Sam Cosmi could be back from a torn ACL by the season opener.
The hype around Deebo Samuel is growing, but one national fantasy expert is telling you to ignore it. Here's his argument, and the counterpoint.
Samuel took one carry for 19 yards in Monday's preseason game against the Bengals. Samuel got the ball on the first snap of Washington's four-play, 74-yard TD drive -- after which Samuel, Jayden Daniels and some other starters didn't play.
After a season marred by pneumonia and a string of injuries, the veteran wide receiver took his training to another level.
As he prepares for his first season with the Commanders, wide receiver Deebo Samuel uttered a confident statement regarding the next chapter of his career.