Who Should I Start? Noah Brown or Tory Horton

Friday, September 5, 6:53 PM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown has been managing a knee injury that he sustained back during training camp and is currently listed as questionable for Week 1's matchup against the Giants. Brown was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday before showing up as a DNP in practice on Friday. Head coach Dan Quinn labeled it as a rest day for the veteran receiver and that he should be good to go on Sunday. Brown signed in Washington following being waived by the Texans during roster cuts and ended up signing a one-year extension after carving out a role as their second outside receiver. He led the team in total receiving yards in the two games against the Giants last season, catching nine passes for 116 yards. Brown again projects to be the team's primary outside wide receiver opposite Terry McLaurin, but likely won't be relevant for fantasy purposes against the Giants.

Friday, September 5, 2:15 PM

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton is not on the fantasy radar in Week 1 when Seattle hosts the San Francisco 49ers. However, Horton's usage is one to watch as the 2025 fifth-round pick won the Seahawks' No. 3 wide receiver job this offseason. It may be difficult for a run-heavy team to support fantasy relevance from three wide receivers, but if Horton is constantly on the field and running routes, that would suggest he has a chance to take on a huge role as the season progresses. If you have an extra roster spot due to a player being on IR, Horton is a worthy stash from waivers. If the Seahawks take a top-heavy approach at wide receiver with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, then Horton can likely be dropped. If the split is more even, Horton is a solid hold throughout the season.