Washington Commanders DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Saturday. The veteran has played relatively well this season, amassing 355 yards and four touchdowns off 74 carries, adding 33 catches for 346 yards. While he hasn't been as productive as when he was with the Chargers, his absence is an issue for the Commanders, especially with Brian Robinson Jr. banged up throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Without Ekeler, Robinson should see more involvement in the offense on Sunday versus the Titans and beyond. Jeremy McNichols will also have a chance to get more involved, although his presence on fantasy rosters should be only for insurance purposes, at least until he proves he has fantasy value.

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez is worth a look as a streaming option in deeper formats in Week 13 when he faces the Tennessee Titans. No.1 kicker Austin Seibert (groin) was placed on the injured reserve earlier this week, making Gonzalez the starting option for the foreseeable future. Gonzalez received two starting nods earlier this season and went 3-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points. Despite struggling in Philadelphia, the Washington offense got themselves back on track last weekend against the Dallas Cowboys. Gonzalez should have ample scoring opportunities playing on this offense, but he does come with some inherent risk, given his shaky career 81.0% FG rate.

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has found the end zone in each of the past two games and should continue to be viewed as a low-end TE1 in all formats facing the Tennessee Titans in Week 13. After seeing just one target in Week 9, Ertz has seen at least seven targets in his past three straight contests. During this span, Ertz has averaged 13.2 PPR points per game with 38.7 yards per game. Since Week 6, Ertz has scored double-digit PPR points in five of the past seven games. Despite the Titans allowing the eighth-fewest PPR points to opposing tight ends this season, fantasy managers should feel confident starting Ertz in most standard formats, given his reliable target share.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown continues to see a consistent target share weekly and could be a viable flex option in three-WR formats this weekend when he faces the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend, Brown brought in six of his 10 targets for 71 yards. Since Week 8, Brown has averaged 6.6 targets per game but has struggled with his output, as he has only averaged 3.8 receptions per game. During this span, Brown has also tallied 48.2 yards per game. Brown popped up on the injury report on Thursday with a knee injury but was able to log a full practice and does not carry a designation. Despite facing a tough Titans defense that has allowed the third-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts, fantasy managers should expect Brown to continue to see a similar target share, making him a viable flex option in deeper formats.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin should continue to be viewed as a high-end WR2 despite facing a tough Tennessee Titans secondary that has allowed the third-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts this season. Last weekend against the Cowboys, McLaurin tallied 102 yards and a score, which was highlighted by an impressive 86-yard score. Despite catching just one pass in Week 11, McLaurin has averaged a solid 16.6 PPR points in each game since Week 3. Even though Tennessee has shut down opposing wideouts this season, McLaurin should continue to see a hefty target share, making him a safe option with weekly upside.