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Commanders Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Washington Commanders as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of August 31, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | 4.12 | 7 |
| 2 | Jayden Daniels | QB | WAS | 6.12 | 7 |
| 3 | Stefon Diggs | WR | WAS | 8.08 | 7 |
| 4 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | WAS | 10.07 | 7 |
| 5 | Rachaad White | RB | WAS | 10.07 | 7 |
| 6 | Chig Okonkwo | TE | WAS | 14.08 | 7 |
| 7 | Washington Defense | DEF | WAS | 17.04 | 7 |
Terry McLaurin
Terry McLaurin's current ADP is 4.12, which is the 12th pick of the 4th round, and 48th selection overall.
Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels's current ADP is 6.12, which is the 12th pick of the 6th round, and 72nd selection overall.
Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs's current ADP is 8.08, which is the 8th pick of the 8th round, and 91st selection overall.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Jacory Croskey-Merritt's current ADP is 10.07, which is the 7th pick of the 10th round, and 114th selection overall.
Rachaad White
Rachaad White's current ADP is 10.07, which is the 7th pick of the 10th round, and 115th selection overall.
Chig Okonkwo
Chig Okonkwo's current ADP is 14.08, which is the 8th pick of the 14th round, and 163rd selection overall.
Washington Defense
Washington Defense's current ADP is 17.04, which is the 4th pick of the 17th round, and 196th selection overall.
Washington Commanders 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 11 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 1 | Home | New York Giants |
| 2 | Away | Green Bay Packers |
| 3 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 4 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
| 5 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 6 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 7 | Away | Dallas Cowboys |
| 8 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 9 | Home | Seattle Seahawks |
| 10 | Home | Detroit Lions |
| 13 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 14 | Away | Minnesota Vikings |
| 15 | Away | New York Giants |
| 17 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 18 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
Washington Commanders News
Terry McLaurin, Terry McLaurin Has Clear Top-10 Upside if Injury Bug Stays Away
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin possesses the talent needed to be a top-10 receiver in fantasy football, and he's looking to shake off an ugly 2025 season marred by injuries. McLaurin caught 38 passes for 582 yards and three touchdowns across 10 games last year. He missed seven contests and quarterback Jayden Daniels missed 10 contests; they were on the field together for just three games. If both can stay healthy for most of the 2026 season, McLaurin should have no trouble re-establishing himself as a top-18 fantasy receiver, and perhaps even getting back to the WR1 range. Washington did sign Stefon Diggs in free agency, but McLaurin is clearly the No. 1 receiver here. In fact, Diggs' presence may actually help McLaurin by luring away cornerbacks, or at least reducing the rate at which McLaurin sees double coverage. We're very excited about the upside of McLaurin, who is somewhat of a steal at his current ADP of 53.0.
August 31, 2026 8:14 PM EST
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Should Practice Next Week
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was not participating in Monday's practice, but it sounds like he should return to the field next week, according to John Keim of ESPN. Croskey-Merritt is believed to be dealing with a minor groin injury that caused him to sit out of the team's final two preseason games. But as long as JCM is back on the practice field next week, he should be in line to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 13. Heading into his second year in the NFL, Croskey-Merritt is positioned to lead Washington on early downs, but his fantasy upside will be capped by the presence of newcomer and pass-game specialist Rachaad White (hamstring), who is expected to see most of the targets out of the backfield as a receiver. Both backs are a little banged up, though, so it is possible that rookie Kaytron Allen sees a bigger role out of the gates in Week 1. In season-long redraft leagues, Croskey-Merritt should be drafted as an RB3/flex with upside in his sophomore campaign. The former seventh-rounder from Arizona impressed with 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries in his first NFL season, adding only nine receptions for 68 yards through the air in 17 games.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt player page.
August 31, 2026 1:51 PM EST
Jeremy McNichols, Jeremy McNichols Opens Season on Injured Reserve
The Washington Commanders placed running back Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps) on Injured Reserve on Sunday on roster cutdown day, according to Zach Selby of the team's official website. The move leaves the Commanders with three RBs on their initial 53-man roster -- Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, and rookie Kaytron Allen. The 30-year-old McNichols was designated to return in 2026, but he will not be eligible to make his season debut until Week 5 after injuring his quad earlier in August. The former fifth-rounder by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2017 NFL draft from Boise State is entering his third year in D.C. after combining for 99 carries, 482 rushing yards, and five touchdowns in 34 games (two starts) with Washington in the last two years. McNichols has added 34 receptions for 223 yards on 43 targets as a receiver. Once McNichols returns from IR, he will most likely factor in on special teams for the Commanders, leaving him off the fantasy football radar in all leagues.
August 31, 2026 10:02 AM EST
Kaytron Allen, Kaytron Allen's Path to Early-Season Work Gets Clearer
Washington Commanders running back Kaytron Allen has a little more room to work with after final cuts. Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, which keeps him out for at least the first four games. Washington also released Robert Henry Jr. and Craig Reynolds, while Jerome Ford had already landed on IR earlier in August. Allen is still behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White, so this is not suddenly a path to starter volume. It does move the sixth-round rookie closer to regular-season touches, especially after he handled 36 preseason carries for 119 yards and a touchdown. Allen also got first-team work late in camp while Croskey-Merritt and White were banged up, though he split some of those reps with Henry. The finale was rough, with Allen losing a fumble on his first touch, and he averaged only 3.31 yards per carry during the preseason. Still, McNichols being unavailable for at least four games leaves Allen with a clearer early-season role than he had a week ago.
August 31, 2026 9:12 AM EST
Stefon Diggs, Stefon Diggs Ready to Outplay His ADP in 2026?
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs enters his first season with the Washington Commanders as WR2 behind Terry McLaurin and the potential to be a sleeper in 2026. The four-time Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal with the Commanders on Aug. 5 and played a few series alongside starting quarterback Jayden Daniels in a 17-13 loss to the Detroit Lions on Aug. 22, although he didn't record any stats in that game. Diggs caught 85 of 102 targets for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns for the New England Patriots in 2025, marking his seventh 1,000-plus-yard season. Daniels dealt with an injury-hampered 2025 season and is anticipating a bounce-back campaign in 2026, which could further benefit Diggs as he joins first-year offensive coordinator David Blough's system. Diggs' ADP hasn't caught up to his potential yet, and he is listed at WR44 in RotoBaller's position rankings. He is a WR3 with a lot of projected upside if he stays healthy.
August 29, 2026 10:52 AM EST
