Curtis Samuel

Week 5 vs Chicago Bears

Curtis Samuel was sort of seen as an afterthought heading into the year, but he's been surprisingly productive so far. In Week 4, he saw eight targets and caught seven passes for 51 yards. Samuel is second on the team in receptions and receiving yards on the season, out-pacing teammate Jahan Dotson. Samuel should continue to be involved in Week 5 as he draws a matchup against a bad Bears defense. He is listed on the injury report with a quad injury, but he's expected to play. Samuel can be viewed as a mid-tier WR3 option this week.

Week 2 at Denver Broncos

Curtis Samuel was fairly involved in Week 1 as he finished 5-54 on five targets. He also ran once for six yards. His five receptions tied the team lead in catches, and his 54 receiving yards led the team. Samuel also played a healthy 65% of the offensive snaps. Samuel faces a tough Week 2 opponent, though. The Broncos up the 4th-fewest fantasy points to WRs last season. Samuel is also on the injury report with a hip injury. Samuel should be viewed in the WR4 range for Week 2.

Week 17 vs. Cleveland Browns

Curtis Samuel had a solid outing last week, finishing 5-52-1 on five targets. Three of his five targets, including his touchdown, came when Carson Wentz was in the game. Samuel's production this season was a lot higher when Wentz was quarterback, which is notable since Wentz is back as the starter this week. Under Wentz, Samuel averaged 5.7 receptions for 47.8 yards. Under Taylor Heinicke (not including last week), Samuel averaged 2.9 receptions for 39.1 yards. Although Samuel was more active as a rushing threat under Heinicke, so it kind of evened out his production overall. Samuel draws a tough matchup against the Browns (4th aFPA) this week where he should be viewed as a mid-tier WR3 option.