Fantasy Player Profile Sam Howell
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Passing | Rushing | Fum | Fantasy | |||||
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Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
1 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
2 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
3 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
4 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
5 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
6 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
7 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
8 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
9 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
10 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
11 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
12 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
13 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
15 | @LA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
16 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
17 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
18 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Operating as top QB
Howell has taken all the first-team reps this offseason, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.
Analysis: While Howell has the early lead to begin 2023 as a starter, coach Ron Rivera is still publicly calling it an open competition between the second-year quarterback and veteran Jacoby Brissett. Howell had a strong preseason as a rookie but posted mixed results in his lone regular-season start against the Cowboys in Week 18. He completed 58 percent of his passes for 169 yards, a touchdown and an interception while rushing five times for 35 yards and an additional score. If he can hold onto the…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 6 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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May have to compete with Brissett
Howell is expected to enter the offseason program as Washington's top quarterback but could face competition from free-agent signing Jacoby Brissett, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official website reports.
Analysis: Brissett is a solid backup, but it's good news for Howell if this is the only significant competition brought in during the offseason. The Commanders could still draft a quarterback, of course, but they seem to be high on their 2022 fifth-round pick after his strong showing last preseason and solid outing Week 18 against the Cowboys. While not exactly fleet of foot, the densely built Howell (6-1, 220) ran for 828 yards and 11 TDs his final season at UNC, then had 94 rushing yards last preseason…read more
Published: Thu, Mar 16 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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In lead to be starter in 2023
Washington head coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday that Howell will be the "quarterback to beat" during the offseason program, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: A 2022 fifth-round pick, Howell was a healthy scratch for the majority of his rookie season, but he served as Washington's starting signal-caller Week 18 against the Cowboys, completing 11 of 19 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown and one interception while taking five carries for 35 yards and another score in a 26-6 win. Considering Rivera's comments, the Commanders don't seem poised to make a big offseason splash at quarterback this offseason after bringing on Carson Wentz last March. While…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 8 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Collects win in first career start
Howell completed 11 of 19 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 26-6 win over the Cowboys. He added 35 rushing yards and a TD on five carries.
Analysis: The rookie quarterback tossed a bad red-zone pick early in the second quarter when the outcome of the game was still in doubt, but otherwise Howell was solid in his first career NFL start, hitting Terry McLaurin for his first passing TD in the first quarter and then running one in from nine yards out in the third. Carson Wentz has no more guaranteed money remaining on his current contract and is a candidate to be released, and Taylor Heinicke is a free agent in the offseason, so Howell could…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 8:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Named as Week 18 starter
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday that Howell will start Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Though Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported earlier in the day that Taylor Heinicke was expected to step back in as the starter for Week 18 in place of the benched Carson Wentz, Washington will instead turn the offense over to Howell, a fifth-round rookie out of North Carolina who has yet to make his NFL debut. Howell showed promise in the preseason, completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 7.8 yards per attempt while adding 94 yards and two scores on the ground. A positive outing against the…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 4 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to debut Week 18
Howell is slated to dress as the Commanders' backup quarterback behind Taylor Heinicke in Sunday's game against the Cowboys and is expected to get the chance to play his first NFL snaps, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While Carson Wentz was on injured reserve from Weeks 7 through 12, Howell had served as the top backup, but he didn't see any game action behind Heinicke. However, with the 7-8-1 Commanders having now been eliminated from the playoffs after suffering a 24-10 loss to the Browns this past Sunday in Wentz's return to the starting lineup, head coach Ron Rivera appears prepared to drop Wentz to third on the depth chart in order to get an evaluation on Howell in the No. 2 role. It's unclear when the…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 4 at 6:37am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy again Week 15
Howell (coach's decision) has been deemed inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Howell was ruled a healthy scratch in each game before stepping up as the Commanders' No. 2 quarterback behind Taylor Heinicke since Week 7. However, previous starter Carson Wentz (finger) is now set to take over the team's backup duties after being activated from IR on Monday. Barring additional injury to Wentz and/or Heinicke, it's likely Howell will remain sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Set for backup duties
Howell will take over as the Commanders' backup quarterback with Taylor Heinicke set to start Sunday versus the Packers in place of Carson Wentz (finger), Ben Standigof The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Howell has been inactive through the first six weeks of the season, but the rookie fifth-round pick will get a chance to suit up as the No. 2 option behind Heinicke. Though the Commanders haven't provided an official timetable for Wentz's return, he's in line to miss multiple weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured ring finger. Howell put together solid performances during the preseason, and he could have a path to playing time if Heinicke struggles or misses any time himself.
Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Howell (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Howell is currently behind starter Carson Wentz and No. 2 quarterback Taylor Heinicke on the team's positional depth chart. The rookie will need an injury, or to make further strides throughout the season to crack the active roster on gameday.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Plays well again
Howell completed 24 of 35 passes for 280 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 17-15 preseason loss to Baltimore, adding eight carries for 62 yards.
Analysis: Howell played the entire game and took five sacks, but mostly he played well, finishing the preseason 43-of-69 passing (62.3 percent) for 527 yards (7.8 YPA), one touchdown and one interception. The fifth-round pick figures to enter his rookie season as a third-stringer, but there's a path to playing time by the end of the year given that Washington's other QBs are Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke.
Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 11:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to start preseason finale
Howell will start Saturday's preseason game at Baltimore, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Analysis: Carson Wentz, the Commanders' presumed starter for 2022, will not play. Howell was Washington's leading passer in Week 2 of the preseason at Kansas City despite completing just 55.6 percent of his passes, and he could solidify a spot on the initial 53-man roster with a sound performance Saturday. The Commanders might also opt to keep three quarterbacks though, especially with Wentz's lengthy injury history in mind.
Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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- Burruss: Commanders have one 'Achilles' heel' they must patch up in draftFri, Apr 14 at 11:58am
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- Daniel Jeremiah: Sam Howell is 'a starting-caliber quarterback' in NFLMon, Mar 13 at 12:47pm
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- What could Commanders' ceiling be with Sam Howell at QB? | 'NFL Total Access'Tue, Feb 28 at 7:15pm
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- James Palmer interprets Tyreek Hill's podcast quotes on Eric BieniemyThu, Feb 23 at 10:50am
NFL Network's James Palmer interprets Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill's podcast quotes on new Washington Commanders assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
- Ron Rivera on his decision to have Sam Howell enter the offseason as Commanders QB1, Reid's influence on his careerFri, Feb 10 at 7:57am
Head coach Ron Rivera on his decision to have quarterback Sam Howell enter the offseason as the Washington Commanders starting quarterback, how Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has influenced his career.
- Ron Rivera discusses Commanders' QB future ahead of 2023 NFL HonorsThu, Feb 9 at 5:35pm
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera discusses the Commanders' future at quarterback ahead of the 2023 NFL Honors and what the team is expecting out of soon-to-be second-year quarterback Sam Howell.
- Commanders HC Ron Rivera on Sam Howell's job security as planned starting QB: 'Until we play games, it'd be unfair to make assessments'Tue, Jun 6 at 4:29pm
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera explains why he firmly believes that "until we play games, it'd be unfair to make assessments" about whether Jacoby Brissett will unseat Sam Howell as the team's starting quarterback.
- Burress: Commanders are fully committed for Sam Howell to be QB1Tue, Jun 6 at 1:42pm
NFL Network's Sherree Burress says the Washington Commanders are fully committed for quarterback Sam Howell to be QB1.
- 'GMFB' reacts to Kyle Brandt's NFC starting QB tiersThu, May 4 at 7:18am
"GMFB" reacts to NFL Network's Kyle Brandt's NFC starting quarterback tiers.
- Burruss: Commanders have one 'Achilles' heel' they must patch up in draftFri, Apr 14 at 11:58am
NFL Network's Sherree Burruss: Washington Commanders have one 'Achilles' heel' they must patch up in draft.
- Teams that should draft Will Levis | 'NFL Total Access'Fri, Mar 24 at 4:53pm
Teams that should draft Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis | 'NFL Total Access'
- Daniel Jeremiah: Sam Howell is 'a starting-caliber quarterback' in NFLMon, Mar 13 at 12:47pm
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah: Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is 'a starting-caliber quarterback' in NFL.
- What could Commanders' ceiling be with Sam Howell at QB? | 'NFL Total Access'Tue, Feb 28 at 7:15pm
What could Commanders' ceiling be with Sam Howell at QB? | 'NFL Total Access'
- James Palmer interprets Tyreek Hill's podcast quotes on Eric BieniemyThu, Feb 23 at 10:50am
NFL Network's James Palmer interprets Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill's podcast quotes on new Washington Commanders assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
- Ron Rivera on his decision to have Sam Howell enter the offseason as Commanders QB1, Reid's influence on his careerFri, Feb 10 at 7:57am
Head coach Ron Rivera on his decision to have quarterback Sam Howell enter the offseason as the Washington Commanders starting quarterback, how Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has influenced his career.
- Ron Rivera discusses Commanders' QB future ahead of 2023 NFL HonorsThu, Feb 9 at 5:35pm
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera discusses the Commanders' future at quarterback ahead of the 2023 NFL Honors and what the team is expecting out of soon-to-be second-year quarterback Sam Howell.