Sam Howell Fantasy

In their pursuit of a new offensive coordinator, the Washington Commanders have reportedly been informing candidates that they would be working with Sam Howell as the starting quarterback next season. Howell took the field for his first career start in Week 18 and led the Commanders to a divisional win over the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, demonstrated his ability through the air and on the ground as he scored both a passing and rushing touchdown in his regular-season debut. Howell began the season behind Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke on the depth chart, but Wentz is unlikely to remain in Washington in 2023 and Heinicke will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Jan. 14th • 2:46 PM

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 11-of-19 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and one interception along with five carries for 35 yards and a touchdown on the ground in Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie got the nod for the first start of his career in the final week of the regular season, and he showed some promise. Despite not having many passing opportunities, he showed poise and limited mistakes while displaying his ability as a dual threat. Howell appears to be a fan favorite, and with Washington's plans at the quarterback position being a mystery, he could end up becoming the starter next season. While that feels like forever from this point, Howell is an intriguing name to monitor in the offseason.

Jan. 9th • 12:12 AM

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will be making his first career start against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18. With the Commanders having nothing to play for, they're giving the nod to their fifth-round rookie out of North Carolina. Howell's last playing time was in the team's final preseason game when he started and threw for 280 yards and a touchdown along with 62 yards rushing against the Baltimore Ravens. While he shouldn't be considered in one quarterback leagues, the 22-year-old provides some intrigue in Superflex formats due to his ability as a dual threat. Howell is a low-end QB2 in Week 18.

Jan. 6th • 6:53 PM