Washington Commanders DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been signed to the active roster ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodriguez is back on the active roster with Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) being ruled out for this weekend. The expectation is that Austin Ekeler and Rodriguez will split up the backfield duties for Washington, with Jeremy McNichols also potentially getting involved. Last week, Rodriguez carried the ball 11 times for 52 yards in the win over the New York Giants. He'll get a tougher challenge against the Steelers defense this week, but he could have some desperation flex value for Week 10.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (oblique, ribs) is officially listed as questionable to play in the Week 10 matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday, per head coach Kyle Shanahan. Samuel was limited in the first two practices of the week before shedding his non-contact jersey on Friday, so he's on the right side of questionable this weekend and should play after having last week's bye to heal up. In addition to Samuel likely being active against Tampa, Jauan Jennings (hip) and Chris Conley (ankle) have been cleared, which will make it more difficult for rookie Ricky Pearsall to stand out from a fantasy perspective. With Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the year, Samuel should be one of quarterback Brock Purdy's top targets going forward, making him a must-start in fantasy. Samuel caught four passes for 71 yards and carried the ball four times for 15 yards in Week 9.

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz should be viewed as a low-end TE1 heading into Week 10 despite his poor showing last weekend. Facing the Giants, Ertz had his worst showing of the season as he brought in his lone target for just five yards. However, during Weeks 6 through 8, Ertz scored at least double-digit PPR points in each of them and averaged seven targets per game. This weekend, even though he will be facing a tough Pittsburgh defense, he should be viewed as a reliable option in deeper formats, given the consistent volume he has seen throughout a majority of the campaign.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown has scored at least double-digit PPR points in each of his past two games but remains a risky flex option in Week 10, facing a tough Steeler defense. After catching the game-winning Hail Mary in Week 8, Brown led all Washington pass catchers with five catches for 60 yards in their Week 9 victory over the Giants. Over the past two weeks, Brown has seen six targets in each game. Fantasy managers should expect Brown to continue to be deployed as the clear No.2 wideout in this offense, but he could continue to struggle in certain matchups. This weekend, facing the Steelers, who have allowed the tenth-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts, could limit his overall production which makes him a risky flex option for deeper formats.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin should be viewed as a high-end WR2 in Week 10 when he faces the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last weekend, the Commanders did not need to rely on their passing attack as often, which limited McLaurin's opportunities. However, he still brought in two of his three targets for two touchdowns and 19 yards. Since Week 3, McLaurin has averaged 18.0 PPR points per game and has found the back of the end zone six times. Even though the Steelers have allowed the tenth-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts, McLaurin should remain locked into all fantasy lineups this weekend given his role as the clear top pass catcher in Washington.