2021 Receiving Stats
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6
YDS
27
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
The first season of Samuel's three-year, $31.5 million contract couldn't have gone much worse, with a lingering groin injury and then a hamstring injury limiting him to five games and 84 snaps. The good news is that he'll be only 26 this season -- plenty young to rebound -- and is only two years removed from his career-best campaign in Carolina. There is the matter of poor QB play, which also was an issue in Carolina, plus Samuel's upside could take a sizable hit if he's only the No. 3 receiver behind Terry McLaurin and first-round pick Jahan Dotson. Then again, Samuel's breakout year came as the No. 3 in Carolina, and his ability to contribute on the ground (76 career carries for 489 yards and five TDs, 6.4 YPC) creates a path to fantasy viability even if he only sees a handful of targets per week. He avoided surgery in the offseason, and the Commanders hope his 4.31 speed will be back on display soon. Read Past Outlooks
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Looks 'really good' during workouts
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Samuel (hamstring) looks "really good" during workouts so far, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.
ANALYSIS
Samuel signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract ahead of the 2021 campaign, but he battled a lingering groin injury from the summer through the fall and later added a hamstring issue after a brief return to action Weeks 12-14. In total, he played 84 offensive snaps across five games, catching six of nine targets for 27 yards while rushing four times for 11 yards during his first campaign with Washington. After an injury-plagued start to his Commanders career, it appears the 25-year-old wideout could be healthy to start the 2022 campaign. It's important to note that Washington hasn't done any football activities yet during its voluntary offseason workouts, but Rivera said he's received positive news from trainers and added, "When you see him moving around, you feel pretty confident about him."
Samuel signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract ahead of the 2021 campaign, but he battled a lingering groin injury from the summer through the fall and later added a hamstring issue after a brief return to action Weeks 12-14. In total, he played 84 offensive snaps across five games, catching six of nine targets for 27 yards while rushing four times for 11 yards during his first campaign with Washington. After an injury-plagued start to his Commanders career, it appears the 25-year-old wideout could be healthy to start the 2022 campaign. It's important to note that Washington hasn't done any football activities yet during its voluntary offseason workouts, but Rivera said he's received positive news from trainers and added, "When you see him moving around, you feel pretty confident about him."
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Air Yards Per Game
3.6Air Yards Per Snap
0.23% Team Air Yards
0.5%% Team Targets
1.7%Avg Depth of Target
2.0 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.2% Targeted On Route
21.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2021 Curtis Samuel Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Curtis Samuel's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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195 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.31 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
133 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Despite playing with a below average QB and sharing targets with two quality receivers, Samuel had a breakout of sorts last year, setting career highs in catches, yards and yards per target. He also ran for 200 yards and two touchdowns. As a result, the Football Team signed him to a three-year, $34.5 million contract, making him the complement to rising star Terry McLaurin. At 5-11, 195, Samuel has average size, but like McLaurin, he can fly - 4.31 40, and his athletic marks are similarly superlative - 37-inch vertical, 133-inch broad jump. For 2021, the Team will feature two of the more explosive outside threats in the league. Moreover, the Team signed aging gunslinger Ryan Fitzpatrick, who won't shy away from taking chances downfield, even at the risk of interceptions and sacks. McLaurin is still the No. 1 option, and tertiary targets Cam Sims and Logan Thomas will have roles, but Samuel should figure prominently in the offense once he returns from a stint in IR that will cause him to miss at least three weeks to start the coming season.
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Ends season with another absence
Samuel (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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Remains sidelined at practice
Samuel (hamstring) was held out of practice Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
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Not at practice
Samuel (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Not playing Sunday
Samuel (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Eagles.
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Deemed questionable for Week 17
Samuel (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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