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Sam Howell's Late-Game Heroics Come Up Short In Week 4

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 29-of-41 passes for 290 yards and a touchdown along with six carries for 40 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. After a disastrous Week 3, the former Tar Heel improved immensely in Week 4. He was solid throughout the game, but his best came when the lights were brightest. To tie the game at 31, Howell led a 64-yard drive that was capped off by a buzzer-beating touchdown to wide receiver Jahan Dotson. A loss isn't the result the Commanders wanted, but they have to feel good about what they saw from their second-year signal caller. Howell will aim to keep his success going in Week 5 against the woeful Chicago Bears.

Oct 1 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell A Desperation Play In Week 4

After an embarrassing outing against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell now has the misfortune of facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. On the defensive side, the Eagles' biggest strength is their menacing line. Matched up with Washington's weak offensive line, Howell will likely be harassed in the pocket and have some additions to his league-leading 19 sacks taken. With little time to throw, there's a decent chance that the second-year quarterback will have another lackluster showing. Consider Howell a desperation play in Week 4.

Sep 28 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Washington is confident QB Sam Howell's 'growing pains' will lead to improvement

After yielding four interceptions and nine sacks, the Commanders need to rally behind Howell.

Sep 26 · ESPN Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Humiliated Against Buffalo

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 19-of-29 passes for 170 yards and four interceptions along with one carry for 18 yards in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. After a solid performance in Week 2, things couldn't have gone much worse for the former Tar Heel in Week 3. In addition to his woeful passing performance, Howell took nine sacks from the Bills' defense, upping his season total to 19 sacks in just three games. Although the Commanders are 2-1 heading into Week 4, it's going to be hard to consider them and Howell legitimate threats after this miserable outing. The second-year quarterback will hope to bounce back in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sep 24 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Taking On Challenging Matchup In Week 3

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is facing possibly his toughest challenge so far against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have been strong against the pass while allowing the sixth-lowest passing yards per game this season. Coming off of a strong performance against the Denver Broncos, the second-year quarterback might have his hands full. Additionally, the weather in Washington D.C. has a chance of being dreadful with plenty of wind and rain. The tough matchup coupled with the bad weather forecast has Howell looking like a desperation streamer this week. Monitor the Washington D.C. forecast, but it'd be best to find another option at quarterback.

Sep 22 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Bounces Back Against Denver

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 27-of-39 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns along with two carries for 13 yards in Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos. After a rough Week 1 with some definite growing pains, the second-year quarterback rebounded in a big way against Denver. While he struggled early on, he managed to be the conductor that led the furious Washington comeback to bring the team to 2-0 on the season. Hopefully, Howell can carry this performance over into the Commanders' tough Week 3 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Sep 17 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

After his first start of the 2023 season, Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell has the task of taking on the Denver Broncos in Week 2. The second-year pro struggled in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, so there's a hope that he can rebound in some fashion against Denver. In the Broncos' Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, their defense allowed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to throw only six incompletions on 26 attempts during his solid performance. If the Commanders' offensive line can hold up better than they did a week ago, Howell may be in for a bounce back this week. Consider him a low-end streaming option against the Broncos.

Sep 15 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Scores Rushing Touchdown In Sloppy Win

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 19-of-31 passes for 202 yards, a touchdown, and an interception along with two carries for 11 yards, a touchdown, and a lost fumble in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was a tough day for the second-year quarterback, as what looked like an easy matchup for the offense quickly turned into an unproductive struggle. Howell salvaged his fantasy output with a rushing touchdown, but it was a weak performance overall. Hopefully, the offense has a more productive day in Week 2 because most NFL teams aren't nearly as weak of an opponent as Arizona.

Sep 10 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Draws Advantageous Matchup In Week 1

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell should have an easy matchup for his second career regular season start. Washington is taking on the woeful Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, a team that has done everything but scream from the rooftops to show that they're tanking this season. With little resistance on the defensive side, the second-year quarterback could be in line for a solid day. The only worry here is if the offense gets up too quickly and the game shifts into a positive game script where the Commanders lean on the run. However, with this matchup, Howell has the potential to be an excellent streaming option for Washington's first game of the post-Dan Snyder era.

Sep 7 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Offseason In Review: Washington Commanders

The Commanders’ roster moves did not receive too much attention this offseason. Dan Snyder‘s prolonged exit overshadowed his former team’s football matters. The Snyder-to-Josh Harris transfer represents the most important storyline involving this franchise this century. Without the historically unpopular owner, the once-respected organization can begin to pick up the pieces. As the team does […]

Sep 1 · Pro Football Rumors Offseason Commanders Jonathan Allen Cody Barton Jacoby Brissett Kamren Curl Braeden Daniels Jahan Dotson Ryan Fitzpatrick Emmanuel Forbes Darrick Forrest Kendall Fuller Antonio Gibson K.J. Henry Sam Howell Danny Johnson Andre Jones Jartavius Martin Phidarian Mathis David Mayo J.D. McKissic Terry McLaurin Efe Obada Byron Pringle Brian Robinson Curtis Samuel Cam Sims Benjamin St-Juste Ricky Stromberg Montez Sweat Logan Thomas Shaka Toney Carson Wentz Chase Young

Commanders Set 53-Man Roster

The Commanders have been busy reducing their roster, with the organization cutting 12 players yesterday. The team finished off their transactions today, reducing their roster to 53 players: Released: DT Abdullah Anderson TE/FB Alex Armah Waived: T Alex Akingbulu WR Kazmeir Allen DE William Bradley-King G Mason Brooks S Terrell Burgess CB Tariq Castro-Fields QB […]

Aug 29 · Pro Football Rumors Commanders Abdullah Anderson Alex Armah William Bradley-King Jacoby Brissett Terrell Burgess Tariq Castro-Fields Brandon Dillon Jake Fromm Derrick Gore Sam Howell Kyric McGowan Kaden Smith Jace Whittaker Rachad Wildgoose Jonathan Williams

Commanders Remain High On Sam Howell

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Sam Howell has a chance to be a "really good" quarterback for the team. Since Kirk Cousins last played for the team in 2017, the franchise has started 12 different QBs due to injuries and ineptitude. In Rivera's three seasons in D.C., the team has started eight QBs. "We feel pretty comfortable, pretty good about the guy this year. We feel very strongly -- I know I do -- going into this season that we've got a guy," Rivera said of Howell. The 22-year-old looked good in the preseason finale against Baltimore, going 19-for-25 for 188 yards and two touchdowns on Monday. Howell will have some pretty good playmakers to work with in an offense now run by Eric Bieniemy, giving him some sleeper upside as a QB2 in superflex leagues in 2023.

Aug 26 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

From Alex Smith to Carson Wentz, Commanders hoping Sam Howell can end long QB search

Washington has started 12 different QBs since Cousins left the franchise in 2017. Has the franchise finally found its guy?

Aug 25 · ESPN Commanders Sam Howell Alex Smith Carson Wentz

Sam Howell Looks Sharp Against Ravens

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 19-of-25 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns along with three carries for 17 yards in Monday's win over the Baltimore Ravens. Just three days after being named the Commanders' starting quarterback, Howell showed out for a second straight week. Before exiting, the second-year quarterback strung together multiple scoring drives to put Washington on top at halftime. It's only the preseason, but the former Tar Heel's early performances in this Eric Bieniemy offense are providing some excitement for his 2023 season.

Aug 22 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Named Week 1 Starter

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell has officially been named as the team's Week 1 starter, according to head coach Ron Rivera. This news comes a day after Rivera was hesitant to name anyone the starter. It seemed fairly obvious that Howell was going to be the starter all along. He has been taking 100 percent of the first-team reps for the last two weeks in training camp. The fifth-round pick will get full rein of Eric Bieniemy's offense. The 22-year-old could be a favorable streaming option versus the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.

Aug 18 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Commanders Hesitant To Name Sam Howell Starting Quarterback

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is expected to begin the 2023 NFL season as the team's starter, but head coach Ron Rivera is being hesitant to make it official. When Rivera was asked if he was ready to name a starting QB, Rivera dodged the question. "I gotta sit down with both (offensive coordinator) Eric (Bieniemy) and (QB coach) Tavita (Pritchard) and really evaluate it and make sure he's doing the things that we need him to do," Rivera said. "I mean, Jacoby (Brissett) did some really good things too, so we feel really comfortable about the quarterback room right now." Again, Howell should be named the starter soon, but it could be a little bit concerning that Rivera isn't fully confident in officially naming him QB1 with just a few weeks to go before the regular season. Both Howell and Brissett are worth rostering in deep superflex and two-QB formats.

Aug 17 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Still Not Labeled Commanders Starting QB

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell hasn't been named the team's starter. While head coach Ron Rivera has been pleased with Howell's progress this offseason, he hasn't made things official. "Sam did a great job," said Rivera, referencing the signal-caller's showing during joint practice sessions with the Baltimore Ravens. "He did some really good things, threw some really good balls. His ball placement, his accuracy was what we needed; decision making was very plus." The 22-year-old, who appeared in only one game last season, finished Friday's preseason win over the Browns by going 9-for-12 for 77 yards and a touchdown, so he's looked good so far. Assuming Howell continues to trend in a positive direction, he'll likely be under center for Week 1. But he has a way to go before establishing himself as a trustworthy fantasy option, although the hiring of former Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy could dramatically accelerate his growth.

Aug 16 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Commanders' joint practices with Ravens key for Sam Howell, fast start

The sessions will provide Washington more chances to work on what it needs -- and against live competition.

Aug 15 · ESPN Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Leads Offense Early In Preseason Win

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed nine-of-12 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown along with one rush for eight yards in Friday's preseason win over the Cleveland Browns. The second-year pro got the nod to lead the first-team offense in Washington's first action of the preseason. After a couple of tough drives to start the game, Howell managed to get the offense rolling. Early in the second quarter, the former Tar Heel threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jahan Dotson for the Commanders' first score of the game. Howell was subbed out on the next drive, but his performance should spark some excitement for the upcoming season.

Aug 12 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell To Start Preseason Opener

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will make the start in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Cleveland Browns, but it's unclear how much time the starters will get in that contest. It's not a surprise that Howell is getting the nod over veteran Jacoby Brissett, as Howell is the clear favorite to earn the starting gig under center in 2023. The 22-year-old has impressed the coaching staff with his play in the offseason and training camp and he has plenty of weapons in the passing game, but he made one start in his rookie season and will surely have his ups and downs in 2023. The QB situation in Washington is one to avoid for fantasy managers unless you're in a deep superflex league.

Aug 9 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Sam Howell Taking All First-Team Reps

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is handling 100 percent of the first-team reps right now. This shouldn't come as a shocking considering Howell is expected to be the starter to begin the season. Despite that, head coach Ron Rivera has said it's a competition between Howell and veteran QB Jacoby Brissett. Possibly, it was a competition at first, but it appears the Commanders are going with Howell now. The 22-year-old does have potential and could be worth a stash in dynasty leagues. However, Howell only has one professional game under his belt and would be a risky choice in single-QB leagues.

Aug 7 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Latest On Commanders, QB Sam Howell

Sam Howell has occupied the Commanders’ starting quarterback role throughout the offseason. With the team set to begin the preseason, their evaluation of him will reach the next stage. Head coach Ron Rivera remains confident the team’s young signal-caller is progressing well, but his Week 1 starter’s status is not assured yet. The 2022 fifth-rounder was declared […]

Aug 6 · Pro Football Rumors Commanders Jacoby Brissett Sam Howell Carson Wentz

Ron Rivera Says Not To Sleep On Jacoby Brissett

When asked about Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell on Wednesday, head coach Ron Rivera said not to sleep on veteran Jacoby Brissett. Although Howell is the presumed Week 1 starter, the Commanders haven't officially given him the job in what has been a competition between Howell and Brissett. The 30-year-old Brissett did a commendable job leading the Cleveland Browns offense last year while Deshaun Watson was suspended, and he could be a short-term option for Washington if they don't think Howell is quite ready to start the season. The Commanders' QB situation could go back and forth throughout the year, so it's a situation to avoid in fantasy leagues unless you're in need of a QB2 in superflex leagues.

Aug 3 · Source via Commanders Jacoby Brissett Sam Howell

Sam Howell Expected To Open The Season As The Starter

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will open the year as the team's starter under center, but ESPN's Dan Graziano sees it being an unsettled situation that switches back and forth throughout the year, and Washington could be in the hunt for a QB again next offseason. Howell, a fifth-rounder last year, played in just one game in 2022, but the team feels good enough about him that he's their likely starter in 2023. Jacoby Brissett, who started 11 games for the Browns last year, was brought in as a reliable backup and experienced option if Howell fails. Both are learning a new offensive under coordinator Eric Bieniemy. No matter who is running the show for the Commanders in 2023, fantasy managers will probably want to stay away in single-QB leagues.

Jul 28 · Source via Commanders Sam Howell

Howell: QB1 label not 'crazy,' but have to earn it

Sam Howell knows "some people might think it's crazy" that he's currently QB1 for the Commanders, but "it's not something I take for granted."

Jul 26 · ESPN Commanders Sam Howell

Latest On Commanders' OL Situation

The Commanders’ 2022 offensive line was one of the league’s most beleaguered position groups last year. The team dealt with multiple injuries throughout the season, handicapping a group that already was lacking in star talent. A good amount of turnover is expected from last year’s lineup, but is it nearly enough to not be a […]

Jul 4 · Pro Football Rumors Commanders Braeden Daniels Sam Howell Ricky Stromberg

Touchdown Distances
Passing: 7, 4, 30
Rushing: 6

Touchdown Distances
Passing: 16
Rushing: 9