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 16, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jayden Daniels | QB | WAS | 3.08 | 12 |
| 2 | Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | 4.04 | 12 |
| 3 | Deebo Samuel Sr. | WR | WAS | 7.03 | 12 |
| 4 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | WAS | 7.08 | 12 |
| 5 | Austin Ekeler | RB | WAS | 9.10 | 12 |
| 6 | Matt Gay | PK | WAS | 12.05 | 12 |
| 7 | Zach Ertz | TE | WAS | 12.12 | 12 |
| 8 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | WAS | 14.04 | 12 |
| 9 | Washington Defense | DEF | WAS | 14.12 | 12 |
Jayden Daniels's current ADP is 3.08, which is the 8th pick of the 3rd round, and 32nd selection overall.
Terry McLaurin's current ADP is 4.04, which is the 4th pick of the 4th round, and 39th selection overall.
Deebo Samuel Sr.'s current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 75th selection overall.
Brian Robinson Jr.'s current ADP is 7.08, which is the 8th pick of the 7th round, and 79th selection overall.
Austin Ekeler's current ADP is 9.10, which is the 10th pick of the 9th round, and 105th selection overall.
Matt Gay's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 137th selection overall.
Zach Ertz's current ADP is 12.12, which is the 12th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt's current ADP is 14.04, which is the 4th pick of the 14th round, and 159th selection overall.
Washington Defense's current ADP is 14.12, which is the 12th pick of the 14th round, and 168th selection overall.
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2 | Home | New York Giants |
| 3 | Away | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 4 | Away | Arizona Cardinals |
| 5 | Home | Cleveland Browns |
| 6 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 7 | Home | Carolina Panthers |
| 8 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 9 | Away | New York Giants |
| 10 | Home | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 11 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 12 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 13 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 15 | Away | New Orleans Saints |
| 16 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 17 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 18 | Away | Dallas Cowboys |
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin "remains frustrated" regarding his contract situation. Fowler added that there are teams still interested in acquiring the wideout. However, the front office is optimistic both sides "can reach some sort of a compromise," although it won't be a situation where "he plays out the year of his contract or on a franchise tag next year." McLaurin is coming off a stellar season. He finished the 2025 campaign by amassing 82 catches for 1,096 yards while finding the end zone a career-high 13 times. The Commanders recently removed him from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. Still, the move doesn't mean a resolution to the standoff is on the horizon. With that in mind, the latest update from Fowler should at least provide some optimism for fantasy managers, especially for those who took a risk and selected McLaurin for their squads heading into Week 1.
August 16, 2025 8:38 PM EST
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (lower leg) will not play in Monday's preseason matchup with Cincinnati, as head coach Dan Quinn is resting several veterans. Mariota, entering his 11th NFL season, is locked in as the backup behind Jayden Daniels. While the veteran brings mobility and experience, he has no standalone fantasy value. Should Daniels miss time, however, Mariota would be a priority free-agent pickup thanks to his rushing upside. For now, fantasy managers can safely leave him off draft boards.
August 16, 2025 2:39 PM EST
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will sit out Monday's preseason matchup with the Bengals. While he's not listed on the injury report, the team is expected to rest the 33-year-old veteran as a precaution. Ertz has secured the starting role and should remain a steady option for quarterback Jayden Daniels this season. The veteran played all 17 games last year, his first full campaign since 2021. Ertz projects as a low-end TE2 in fantasy and is unlikely to be drafted outside of deeper formats, but he remains a reliable security blanket in Washington's offense.
August 16, 2025 2:31 PM EST
Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (shoulder) was wearing a non-contact jersey in Saturday's training camp practice, according to Ben Standig. Croskey-Merritt only took part in individual drills at practice as he works through a minor shoulder injury. The 24-year-old seventh-rounder suffered the shoulder injury in the preseason opener last week against the New England Patriots, when he carried the ball seven times for 24 yards while catching his only target for eight yards. He has been impressive during camp as he competes for a depth role in Washington's backfield behind Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson Jr. Croskey-Merritt's primary competition for a 53-man roster spot this summer are Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. From all accounts, Croskey-Merritt has done enough so far to make the team.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt player page.
August 16, 2025 12:10 PM EST
Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels and the team's starters are slated to play "a few series" against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, head coach Dan Quinn said. The Commanders are taking a different approach after resting 30 players, including Daniels, in a 48-18 preseason-opening loss to the New England Patriots on Aug. 8. Washington will continue to go without No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle), however. Even though McLaurin came off the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday amid a contract dispute, he's still not ready to suit up as he recovers from an ankle injury.
August 16, 2025 11:45 AM EST
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