Wendell Smallwood Fantasy Stats

Washington Football Team running back Wendell Smallwood has been elevated to the active roster. That means, Smallwood could get involved versus the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16. Lead back Antonio Gibson (toe) is listed as questionable and J.D. McKissic (concussion) is already ruled out. That being said, Washington could be forced to use a committee of Jaret Patterson, Jonathan Williams, and Smallwood. Patterson would be the best option out of the three, but none are fantastic options. Smallwood only has one rushing attempt on the season. It's unlikely he'll do anything worth rostering him ahead of Week 16.

Washington Football Team running back Wendell Smallwood and defensive end Daniel Wise were the latest players on the team to be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday after testing positive for the virus, according to a source. Smallwood has played in only one game for Washington 2021, when he caught both his targets for 12 yards and rushed once for a 13-yard gain in the Week 13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 27-year-old will have until Tuesday to return a negative test and be cleared from the protocols. If pass-catching back J.D. McKissic (concussion) misses his third straight game, Jonathan Williams will likely serve as the seldom-used backup to Antonio Gibson against Philadelphia.

Washington Football Team running back Wendell Smallwood is likely to play the J.D. McKissic role in the offense, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Many thought that rookie Jaret Patterson could see an increased role, but that doesn't seem to be the case this week. Smallwood has shown some upside as a pass-catcher from his time in Philadelphia but doesn't seem like a reliable fantasy option in Week 13. McKissic has found himself as a fantasy-relevant option in the past, but it will be hard to count on Smallwood producing similar numbers after seeing no playing time this season. Still, the former Eagle could have some lower-end FLEX appeal in deeper leagues because of his potential to catch a few passes in this one.

With Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (concussion) out in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders, running back Wendell Smallwood -- not rookie Jaret Patterson -- is expected to fill McKissic's pass-catching role behind starter Antonio Gibson. Regardless, Gibson is expected to have a pretty huge role in this game after seeing at least 19 carries in each of the last three games. He's a must-start with RB1 upside this weekend. Patterson hasn't played more than 23% of the offensive snaps in any one game in his rookie year, and he has only two catches for nine yards on three targets. Smallwood hasn't seen a touch in a game since 2019, although he does have 56 career receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns in five NFL seasons. It's fair to wonder if Smallwood's role will be big enough to warrant flex consideration in deep PPR leagues.

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood could be the starter by process of elimination on Sunday if Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson sit. This does not mean he should be seriously considered for fantasy purposes on the road against the Bills, especially if rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins gets the start in place of concussed Case Keenum. This game has disaster written all over it for an already hapless Redskins offense if they're forced to reach down their depth chart at QB and RB. You can safely ignore just about everyone on this team unless Keenum miraculously suits up.

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood logged 20 total yards on three touches in Thursday night's loss to the Vikings. Adrian Peterson's status wasn't officially known until right before game time when he was declared active, at which point Smallwood's outlook for the Thursday contest grew bleak. Despite Chris Thompson also battling an injury in this hobbled backfield, Smallwood hasn't even inherited a viable pass-catching role. Up next for the Redskins is Buffalo, so Smallwood can be ignored in all formats regardless of Thompson's health heading into Week 9.

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood might be the starter by default in Thursday night's game at Minnesota. Adrian Peterson is questionable with a high ankle sprain, while Chris Thompson continues to nurse a toe injury that held him out of last week's contest. Considering the short week, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Redskins err on the side of caution regarding Peterson and Thompson. They don't have much to play for, and it wouldn't be worth risking further injury to either if one or both are not at 100% health. If Smallwood does have the backfield to himself, volume doesn't outweigh the unfavorable matchup. The Vikings are giving up 3.8 yards per carry to opposing backs, and have surrendered just one rushing touchdown to the position. Smallwood will have to turn in his fantasy value in the receiving game, which is not worth banking on. He is best avoided unless you find yourself in desperate need of a PPR flex.

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood received five carries and caught one pass, converting his touches into 41 total yards. The weather in this Week 7 contest ruined any potential Smallwood might've had to excel against a tough 49ers Defense with Chris Thompson out due to injury. The fact that he averaged 6.83 yards per touch despite all the external factors working against him should at least keep his fantasy window slightly open as long as Thompson remains out. His next opponent, should he remain the secondary backfield option, is Minnesota on a short week. There won't be any weather to worry about on the road against the Vikings, but the defensive matchup isn't much friendlier than the one he just dealt with.

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood should see a season high in touches in Week 7 with Chris Thompson(toe) out. The downside is that a season high in touches could be defined by as few as seven touches or so, and the team he'll be taking them against is a 49ers Defense that has yet to allow a running back to cross the goal line. If Smallwood inherits the full share of Thompson's passing-game workload, it is worth noting that Thompson was averaging seven targets per game in the five contests the Redskins lost. The Redskins are a two-score home underdog this Sunday, bringing about the potential for similar usage for Smallwood. Either way, this is not a player or matchup you should be targeting in fantasy lineups.

Running back Wendell Smallwood was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Smallwood was on the outside looking in all preseason since the Eagles beefed up their backfield. He's a decent enough player as a depth piece and should have a job this season at least as a pass catcher out of the backfield.