Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys 4:25 p.m. EST
This game has the highest total on the slate, and to be honest, everybody is in play. QB Jayden Daniels for the Commanders could break the slate against a bad Cowboys defense, but I think many will think the same way. I like RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt the most as the Cowboys can’t stop the run, and he is my third favorite back behind Judkins and Taylor. Another plus for Croskey-Merritt is that I don’t think WR Terry McLaurin plays, and WR Deebo Samuel has been dealing with a heel injury that has been limiting him. It’s in the Commanders’ best interest to run the ball. WR Luke McCaffrey makes a big play every week, but doesn’t get much volume. That could change this week against a bad Cowboy defense, and he would be a great play if he can get 5 catches. If, for some reason, both McLaurin and Samuel play, then we can forget about him. TE Zach Ertz is always a sneaky option because he gets volume and is priced right.
WR CeeDee Lamb is expected back, and I think his ownership will shoot through the roof because of his price. I’m still a little skeptical because I don’t know how healthy he really is. Fading him could be the best option, but it could also be a huge mistake. That’s why I like to play a lot of lineups so I can mix it up, but if you play a limited amount of lineups, I’m more likely to fade him. Don’t forget about WR George Pickens. He matches up well in this one, and I expect him to have a big game even with Lamb back. RB Javonte Williams is always a solid play here, as we have seen Swift put up big points against this commander defense last week. Tight end Jake Ferguson has scored four touchdowns over the past three weeks. He is a solid play, but he is priced up.
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