Who Should I Start? Deebo Samuel Sr. or Drake London

Friday, September 12, 10:10 AM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. was heavily involved in the offense for the second straight week in his team's 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Samuel Sr. was targeted eight times, hauling in seven catches for 44 yards and a touchdown. It was not an efficient night for Washington overall, and Samuel Sr. was no different, averaging just 6.3 yards per reception. Still, it's an encouraging sign for fantasy managers that Samuel Sr. has been targeted 18 times and logged 15 total touches through Washington's first two games. Early on, the 29-year-old profiles as a high-end flex option going into a much easier Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Friday, September 12, 11:01 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (shoulder) was a full participant at practice on Friday after being limited earlier in the week. The 24-year-old suffered a shoulder sprain in Week 1 but appears to be on track to play in Sunday night's matchup against Minnesota. The former first-round draft pick was heavily involved last week, drawing 15 looks from quarterback Michael Penix Jr., turning it into eight catches for 55 yards. London averaged 13 targets in the three games Penix Jr. started at the end of 2024, so this appears to be a continuation of that. As such, against a Minnesota defense that is much easier to throw on than run on, London should be the team's top target-earner again in Week 2. The fourth-year wideout projects as a low-end WR1 option on Sunday night, but carries some upside against a banged-up Vikings defense.