Who Should I Start? Chris Moore or Quintez Cephus

Saturday, November 15, 10:44 AM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Chris Moore has played more than expected this season, but hasn't drawn a target in each of the last three games. After earning at least one target in his first six games played this season, Moore's role in the offense has been decreasing despite the onslaught of injuries to Washington's wide receivers. The veteran ran just 19.2% of the team's routes in their Week 10 loss to the Lions, his lowest since all the way back in Week 1. With Treylon Burks (finger) ruled out for Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, Moore could see his routes tick back up, but he hasn't shown enough production to be in any lineups.

Sunday, August 24, 8:45 AM

Houston Texans wide receiver Quintez Cephus finished the preseason on a high note, catching four of his seven targets for 51 yards and a touchdown against his former team, the Lions. Cephus' six-yard touchdown catch from Graham Mertz put the Texans ahead 16-7 just before halftime, and they went on to win 26-7. The Texans did not play starting quarterback C.J. Stroud or primary backup Davis Mills, but Cephus looked productive playing with rookie Graham Mertz. Cephus was a fifth-round pick of the Lions in 2020 and played three seasons in Detroit. He missed a season due to a suspension for violating the league's gambling policy and has since spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Texans. He doesn't look likely to end up on the Texans' final roster, but he probably showed enough to get a look from another NFL team or at least end up on a practice squad somewhere.