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, December 28, 3:45 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Between disciplinary and performance-related reasons, Coleman has now been inactive for two consecutive games, as well as four of the Bills' last seven. He appears to be on shaky ground in Buffalo. He can be dropped in all redraft leagues, and he could even be worth dropping in shallower dynasty leagues during the upcoming offseason. With that said, dynasty managers could also consider holding him in case he gets a fresh start with a new team that still thinks he could tap into his first-round potential. In the meantime, Tyrell Shavers will step up as the Bills' No. 2 receiver behind Khalil Shakir.