Curtis Samuel
27-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
62
YDS
613
TD
4
AVG
9.9
TAR
91
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After his first year in Washington was essentially wiped out by groin and hamstring injuries, Samuel rebounded strong in 2022 to play all 17 games and put up 843 total yards (187) and five touchdowns. The downside, at least in fantasy terms, is that his workload shifted from the air and more toward the ground as the season went along, in part due to rookie WR Jahan Dotson's emergence as a legitimate second weapon across from Terry McLaurin. While he's a good No. 3 receiver in real-life terms, Samuel probably isn't going to be prioritized in an offense with Dotson and McLaurin, nor are the Commanders likely to put up enough points to support three fantasy-start-worthy WRs. They're counting on either 2022 fifth-round pick Sam Howell or 30-year-old Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, hoping new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy can pull things together after he helped the Chiefs win a pair of Super Bowls in recent years. Read Past Outlooks
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Inks three-year deal with Buffalo
The Bills and Samuel agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Over the last two seasons in Washington, Samuel combined for 126 catches (on 183 targets), 1,269 yards and eight touchdowns in 33 regular-season games. He also boasts an average of 5.9 yards on 121 carries across seven years as a pro. With Buffalo, Samuel will bring a versatile aspect to a passing game headlined by QB Josh Allen, WRs Stefon Diggs and Khalil Shakir and TE Dalton Kincaid.
Over the last two seasons in Washington, Samuel combined for 126 catches (on 183 targets), 1,269 yards and eight touchdowns in 33 regular-season games. He also boasts an average of 5.9 yards on 121 carries across seven years as a pro. With Buffalo, Samuel will bring a versatile aspect to a passing game headlined by QB Josh Allen, WRs Stefon Diggs and Khalil Shakir and TE Dalton Kincaid.
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Air Yards Per Game
38.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.13% Team Air Yards
14.2%% Team Targets
15.1%Avg Depth of Target
6.8 YdsCatch Rate
68.1%Drop Rate
3.3%Avg Yds After Catch
4.2% Targeted On Route
20.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Curtis Samuel Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 11"Weight
195 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.31 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
133 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
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Stock improves with Diggs trade
Samuel currently slots into the No. 2 role on the Bills' wide receiver depth chart following the trade of Stefon Diggs to the Texans on Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Samuel joined the Bills on a three-year, $24 million contract March 14 after spending the last three seasons with the Commanders, and he quickly finds himself back in a No. 2 role for the time being. Samuel cleared 60 receptions and 90 targets in each of the last two seasons in Washington, and he should be in position for another prominent role in 2024 even after Buffalo inevitably adds further help at the position through free agency, the draft, or both.
Samuel joined the Bills on a three-year, $24 million contract March 14 after spending the last three seasons with the Commanders, and he quickly finds himself back in a No. 2 role for the time being. Samuel cleared 60 receptions and 90 targets in each of the last two seasons in Washington, and he should be in position for another prominent role in 2024 even after Buffalo inevitably adds further help at the position through free agency, the draft, or both.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The first season of Samuel's three-year, $31.5 million contract couldn't have gone much worse, with a lingering groin injury and then a hamstring injury limiting him to five games and 84 snaps. The good news is that he'll be only 26 this season — plenty young to rebound — and is only two years removed from his career-best campaign with the Panthers. There is the not-so-small
matter of poor QB play, which also was an issue in Carolina, plus Samuel's upside could take a
sizable hit if he's only the No. 3 receiver behind lead dog Terry McLaurin and first-round pick
Jahan Dotson. Then again, Samuel's breakout year came as the No. 3 in Carolina, and his
ability to contribute on the ground (76 career carries for 489 yards and five TDs, 6.4 YPC)
creates a path to fantasy viability even if Commanders OC Scott Turner keeps his receiving
volume around a handful of targets per week. Samuel avoided surgery in the offseason, and the
Commanders hope his 4.31 speed will be back on display in the near future.
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Scores five TDs in contract season
Samuel finished 2023 with 62 catches for 613 yards and four touchdowns on 91 targets and seven carries for 39 yards and a touchdown.
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Cleared to play Week 18
Samuel (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Dallas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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Sitting out Thursday's practice
Samuel isn't participating in Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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Modest production in Week 17
Samuel secured three of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the 49ers.
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One catch in loss
Samuel caught one of six targets for 16 yards and handled two carries for four yards in Sunday's 30-28 loss to the Jets.
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