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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 13, 2026.

#	Name	Pos	Team	ADP	Bye
1	Terry McLaurin	WR	WAS	4.08	7
2	Jayden Daniels	QB	WAS	6.08	7
3	Stefon Diggs	WR	WAS	8.07	7
4	Rachaad White	RB	WAS	9.05	7
5	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	RB	WAS	10.04	7
6	Antonio Williams	WR	WAS	14.05	7
7	Chig Okonkwo	TE	WAS	14.06	7
8	Washington Defense	DEF	WAS	15.07	7

Terry McLaurin

Terry McLaurin's current ADP is 4.08, which is the 8th pick of the 4th round, and 43rd selection overall.

Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels's current ADP is 6.08, which is the 8th pick of the 6th round, and 68th selection overall.

Stefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs's current ADP is 8.07, which is the 7th pick of the 8th round, and 91st selection overall.

Rachaad White

Rachaad White's current ADP is 9.05, which is the 5th pick of the 9th round, and 100th selection overall.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt's current ADP is 10.04, which is the 4th pick of the 10th round, and 111th selection overall.

Antonio Williams

Antonio Williams's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 160th selection overall.

Chig Okonkwo

Chig Okonkwo's current ADP is 14.06, which is the 6th pick of the 14th round, and 162nd selection overall.

Washington Defense

Washington Defense's current ADP is 15.07, which is the 7th pick of the 15th round, and 175th 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

Stefon Diggs, Stefon Diggs the "Missing Piece" for Commanders Offense

Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs signed with the Washington Commanders less than a week ago, but already he's making his presence felt as a vital piece of the offense being built around exciting young quarterback Jayden Daniels. During Wednesday's joint practice with the Dolphins, Diggs tormented Miami's defensive backs throughout the day, according to CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles, first looking uncoverable in his one-on-one work and then making plays throughout team sessions with savvy route-running and an innate feel for finding the soft spots against zone coverage. In a rotational role with the Patriots in 2025, Diggs reached 1,013 yards on an impressive 2.42 yards per route run, and after practice Daniels spoke of what he's already brought to the offense. "It's awesome, just his feel for space... He's a dawg. He goes out and makes plays. He brings energy, he's a leader, so I'm super happy to have Stefon in that room, not just for the offense but for the whole team in general." Following a long offseason without a team, Diggs fell to the late rounds of 2026 drafts, and with the market slow to adjust, the four-time Pro Bowler could prove to be one of the year's best values at his current ADP of WR48.

Stefon Diggs player page.

August 13, 2026 5:48 AM EST

Jayden Daniels, Jayden Daniels Sends Cease and Desist Letter to LSU

An attorney representing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has informed LSU that the school can no longer use Daniels' name, image, or likeness, as reported by ESPN's Mark Schlabach. The Tigers recently allowed sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the same number five Daniels wore during his time at LSU. While the number has not been officially retired, Pickett is the first player to wear it since Daniels departed for the NFL in 2024, prompting the letter from his attorney. "Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected," the statement from Daniels' spokesperson said. "His Heisman Trophy-winning season and everything he accomplished on and off the field cemented his place in LSU history. To see his number given to another player is incredibly disappointing and feels like a failure to honor the significance of what Jayden accomplished at LSU." Daniels threw for 3,811 yards and 40 touchdowns in his final season at LSU, adding 1,250 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground before the Commanders made him the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jayden Daniels player page.

August 13, 2026 5:13 AM EST

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Entrenched as Commanders' RB1

Even though Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White's stock is up after an impressive joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, Bleeding Burgundy & Gold suggests that Jacory Croskey-Merritt is firmly entrenched as the RB1 right now because he is such a great fit in the team's new outside zone scheme. Croskey-Merritt has had some huge runs in the offense, and the Commanders are hoping that the second-year back takes a Year 2 leap in 2026. The 25-year-old has reportedly improved this offseason in the passing game, although White's pass-catching chops most likely will give him a leg up on third downs in his first year in D.C. The seventh-rounder last year out of the University of Arizona had 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries as the team's leading rusher a year ago, adding only nine catches for 68 yards. As long as he keeps improving, JCM is in line to be the Commanders' lead back while also seeing most of the goal-line work, making him the more attractive RB3/flex target in standard-scoring leagues over White.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt player page.

August 12, 2026 5:44 PM EST

Rachaad White, Rachaad White's Stock Up After Joint Practice

Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White's stock is trending up after Wednesday's joint practice with the Miami Dolphins, according to Bleeding Burgundy & Gold. The chemistry has been evident between White and quarterback Jayden Daniels, and White has been the QB's "easy button." He had a huge outside zone run where he ran through contact and showed good contact balance on Wednesday. The caveat is that second-year back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is still "firmly entrenched" as the RB1 in Washington right now because he's a great fit in the outside zone scheme. The 27-year-old White averaged just 3.9 yards per carry on the ground in his four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he caught 205 passes for 1,450 yards and 11 touchdowns as a pass-catcher in 67 games played. The Commanders are giving JCM every opportunity to earn more of a three-down role in their backfield in Year 2, but White isn't going away and should have a key role, at least on third downs. Fantasy managers should be looking to target him as an RB3/flex sleeper in PPR formats.

Rachaad White player page.

August 12, 2026 5:36 PM EST

Jayden Daniels, Jayden Daniels as "Accurate as he's Ever Been"

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is having a strong training camp this summer as he looks to bounce back from an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign. According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports, offensive coordinator David Blough said that Daniels is "as accurate as he's ever been." "He hasn't missed a beat. We track everything. We've tracked every throw he's made over the last three years. We have metrics to measure all of those statistics. He's completed as many passes as he ever has," Blough said about Daniels adjusting to the offensive changes in 2026. The 25-year-old former second overall pick from LSU nearly led the Commanders to the Super Bowl in his first year in the NFL, but he was a fantasy bust in 2025 while playing in just seven games due to injuries. Daniels could continue to be a durability concern because of his slight frame, but he's proved that his athletic ability (both with his arm and legs) gives him QB1 upside. With veteran Stefon Diggs now in the fold alongside Terry McLaurin, Daniels' stock is rising as a top-five option at the QB position in upcoming fantasy football drafts.