Who Should I Start? Deebo Samuel Sr. or Keon Coleman

Wednesday, December 24, 9:54 AM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. has been held under 50 yards in three straight games and hasn't found the end zone since Week 11. Samuel has exceeded 50 receiving yards only twice over the past nine games. The former San Francisco 49er draws a potential get-right spot on Christmas Day against the Dallas Cowboys, who have struggled to defend the pass. Dallas has allowed the most passing yards per game and the most PPR points per game to wide receivers this season. Washington's pass-catchers could take a hit for fantasy with quarterback Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) uncertain to play after missing consecutive practices to begin the week, opening the door for journeyman Josh Johnson to make his first start since 2021. Samuel currently ranks as RotoBaller's WR29 in PPR leagues in Week 17.

Sunday, January 4, 4:12 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the New York Jets. The second-year receiver had been a healthy scratch for the last two games but returns to action on Sunday with Brandin Cooks (coach's decision) inactive. Through 12 games this year, Coleman has amassed 36 catches, 355 yards, and four touchdowns. The Florida State product was benched at times this season for both on-field and off-field reasons, but he'll get a chance to make an impact in the regular-season finale. The Bills might opt to rest key starters for some or all of Sunday's game since they've secured a Wild Card berth. If someone like Khalil Shakir handles reduced snaps, Coleman could benefit in his depth role.