7) Nico Collins @ Seahawks
The Texans return this week after their bye and travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on Seattle and its 12th overall-ranked defense. While the Texans’ offensive line has drawn criticism, they have only allowed 12 sacks through five games, ranking them 18th in the league. Before the bye, it appeared that C.J. Stroud and Nick Caley were on the same page with the pre-snap reads, leading to better protection as well as better results from their passing game. Collins should continue to be the main target for Stroud, and if the Texans are going to have any success, it will most likely be through the air.
8) George Pickens vs. Commanders
Pickens has been one of the best receivers in the league, ranking third overall in total points scored after 6 weeks. His game was really kicked into high gear after CeeDee Lamb’s injury in Week 3 against the Bears. Since that game, Pickens has totaled 19 receptions on 26 targets for 359 yards and 4 scores. There’s a chance Lamb returns this week, but there should be enough meat on the bone against a Washington defense that ranks 24th in the league against the pass.
9) Deebo Samuel @ Cowboys
Terry McLaurin may be returning this week from a quad injury, but since he left in Week 3, Deebo has had a couple of his biggest games in a Washington uniform. This week, the Commanders passing game gets the single best matchup on the slate as they face the 32nd-ranked Cowboys pass defense in a game that has the highest implied point total for the week. The more pieces of this game you can get in your lineups, the better this week, as this should be a shootout. Dallas will likely have both Deron Bland and Treyvon Diggs back, but that shouldn’t deter you from starting any Commander. Deebo is a must-start, and McLaurin is as well if he can go.
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