CURTIS SAMUEL NEWS

Tending to shin injury Samuel was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice due to a shin injury.

Impact After an injury-plagued first season with Washington in 2021, Samuel mostly has avoided practice reports this year, only dealing with an illness ahead of Week 5 action. Overall, he's turned 69 touches into 617 yards from scrimmage and three rushing scores in 10 appearances. With a new health concern in tow, Samuel's status will be one to monitor in the coming days as the Commanders prepare for Sunday's contest at Houston.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four targets, four rushes in win Samuel caught two of four targets for 28 yards and rushed four times for 12 yards in Monday's 32-21 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Samuel's biggest contribution hardly registered in the box score, as it was only a one-yard run, but converted a fourth-and-1 deep in Eagles territory late in the first half. Washington went on to score a touchdown on that drive to take a 17-14 lead that the team never relinquished. This was the third consecutive week in which Samuel tied his season low with four targets after he had been thrown to at least eight times in five of the first seven games. While his rushing opportunities offer a nice bonus, Samuel does most of his damage through the air, and he'll look to carve out a larger role in that regard against the Texans in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Heinicke, unfazed in pocket, delivers pass to speedy Samuel for 23-yard pickup Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke remains unfazed in the pocket and delivers a pass to the speedy wide receiver Curtis Samue...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • NFL.COM

NFL Week 9: Top trending, viral moments from Chiefs-Titans, more

NFL Week 9 has brought plenty of viral moments, from Aaron Rodgers' sideline reactions to the Bengals' celebrations. Here are the top ones!

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Official runs into Vikings defender, wacky touchdown follows

The Washington Commanders scored an improbable touchdown on one of the most bizarre plays of the NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'A roller coaster ride': Taylor Heinicke's struggles sum up Commanders' loss

The defense put the Commanders in a position to beat the Vikings, but ineffective quarterback play sealed Washington's fate.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Team-high receiving yards in loss Samuel brought in three of four targets for 65 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 16 yards in the Commanders' 20-17 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Samuel was effective in his usual versatile role, leading the Commanders in receiving yards largely on the strength of a 49-yard touchdown grab early in the third quarter. Samuel's receiving yardage total was his highest since Week 2 and second best of the season overall, and he's now recorded at least 50 receiving yards in three straight contests. The talented veteran will likely play an integral role once again during a tough Week 10 Monday night road matchup Nov. 14 against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings come back and beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 for their sixth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Curtis Samuel's touchdown catch counted in Commanders vs. Vikings despite referee interference It's either fortunate or unfortunate, depending on your point of view, but it was totally legal.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Watch: Ref Runs Into Vikings' Cam Bynum on Curtis Samuel's Long TD Catch This was a crazy play that put the Commanders on top for the first time in the game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Commanders WATCH: WR Curtis Samuel Touchdown Catch of the Year? Curtis Samuel put the Washington Commanders in the lead against the Minnesota Vikings with one of the best catches you’ll see this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Heinicke's 49-yard TD bomb to Samuel beats THREE Vikings DBs Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke's 49-yard TD bomb to wide receiver Curtis Samuel beats three Minnesota Vikings defensive b...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • NFL.COM

Beyond Heinicke, McLaurin, Commanders defense coming up big

Taylor Heinicke and Terry McLaurin are getting a lot of credit for the comeback that gave the Washington Commanders a third consecutive victory and justifiably so

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven total touches Samuel recorded three receptions on four targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Colts. He added four rushes for 29 yards.

Impact Samuel saw a downturn in involvement as a pass catcher, primarily due to Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic combining to account for 12 targets. Nevertheless, Samuel was very efficient as a receiver, tallying receptions of 20, 18 and 12 yards. He also remained involved as a rusher and has at least three carries in four of eight games on the campaign. Despite the positives, Samuel could see his role further decrease once Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is able to return.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heinicke leads late rally as Washington beats Colts 17-16

Taylor Heinicke's 1-yard touchdown plunge with 22 seconds left capped an 89-yard drive in the final 2 1/2 minutes and lifted the Washington Commanders to a 17-16 victory at Indiana...

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Money' receiver Terry McLaurin is key piece for Commanders

Terry McLaurin caught his first touchdown pass since the season opener in the Washington Commanders’ 23-21 victory against Green Bay

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five catches, five carries in win Samuel caught five of eight targets for 53 yards and rushed five times for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Packers.

Impact Samuel was involved as both a rusher and a pass catcher, notching double-digit touches for the third time in seven games. His eight targets tied Terry McLaurin for the most looks from quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Samuel should continue to play a prominent role in Week 8 against the Colts.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers visit the Washington Commanders looking to end their two-game losing streak

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Commanders WR Curtis Samuel 'Creates Matchup Problems' for Opponents Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera sang the praises of wide receiver Curtis Samuel.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Drops two passes, held to six yards Samuel caught two of five targets for six yards in a 12-7 win over the Bears on Thursday.

Impact Samuel led the Commanders in targets for a sixth consecutive game to start the season, but this was his third in a row without a carry and fourth in a row with no TD and fewer than 65 total yards. Thursday's performance was his worst of the year from both a fantasy and real-life standpoint, with Samuel dropping what would've been a 40-yard TD late in the second quarter and then dropping a short pass shortly thereafter. He'll face a tough Green Bay secondary in Week 7, though it should at least be a better matchup for volume after the Thursday game saw Carson Wentz throw for just 99 yards on 22 attempts.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders beat Bears, but the win feels hollow

Yes, it was a win for a franchise that sure could use one. But the whole day just looked and felt like more of a loss.

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7

Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Robinson midway through the fourth quarter, and the Wash...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Curtis Samuel emerging as pivotal playmaker after injury-ravaged debut season for Commanders A nagging groin injury ruined Curtis Samuel's debut season in Washington, but Bridget Condon says the unique playmaker is making an impact o...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • NFL.COM

Leads team in targets again Samuel caught six of eight targets for 62 yards in a 21-17 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Samuel led the team in targets for a fifth straight game, but he's mostly seeing short passes (4.5 aDOT) and now has gone back-to-back games without a carry after taking eight over the first three weeks. He did get one deep look against the Titans and caught it for a 32-yard gain, helping bump his average up to 8.8 yards per catch for the season (sixth lowest among qualified WRs). Next up for Samuel is a Week 6 road game against the Bears, followed by a home matchup with the Packers in Week 7.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders WR Curtis Samuel Must Step Up With Jahan Dotson Out vs. Titans The Washington Commanders have a very deep receiver corps with Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel. And when one goes down, the o...

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM