The Washington Commanders have a lot of wide receiver talent on their roster, and as a result, Chris Moore and Luke McCaffrey did not get as much playing time as they might on other teams. However, injuries could change that for this week’s matchup between Washington and the Dallas Cowboys.
Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss the game, as will Terry McLaurin. As a result, depth wide receivers like Chris Moore and Luke McCaffrey are expected to step into bigger roles. It is possible that the team relies more on its running game with so much wide receiver talent out, but even if that is the case, Moore and McCaffrey should get more targets.
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Here is a deep dive into which receiver is better to start in fantasy this week.
Should You Start Chris Moore or Luke McCaffrey in Fantasy This Week?
Normally, neither Chris Moore nor Luke McCaffrey would be viable players to start in fantasy. However, that might no longer be the case with other WR talent out. Between the two, Luke McCaffrey will likely receive more targets. He has been the more effective player this season, making eight receptions for 179 yards and three TDs. Conversely, Moore has six receptions for 105 yards and one TD.
McCaffrey is expected to step into the WR 1 role, and as a result, if you want to start a Washington wide receiver, he is the best option. Moore will likely also see an uptick in his usage, but he will likely be the WR 2 for the game.
Another factor to consider is that tight end Zach Ertz often receives many targets. With the team missing two top receivers, he could get even more usage, rather than giving more targets to the team’s depth wide receivers.
The fantasy outlook for Washington wide receivers is likely not good this week. McCaffrey and Moore could be decent options, but the coaching staff also might switch up the scheme with so many injuries. As a result, you are likely better off finding another fantasy wide receiver option on the waiver wire.
Read More:
Deebo Samuel Injury Update: What Fantasy Owners Need to Know About Commanders WR Ahead of Week 6
Terry McLaurin Injury Update: What Fantasy Owners Need to Know About Commanders WR Ahead of Week 7
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