Dyami

Brown

A quiet box score made worse by Brown’s lost fumble on the Commanders’ second series. It set the Eagles up at mid-field. In the final year of his rookie contract, forgotten former third-rounder Brown more than doubled his previous career best for receptions by snagging 30 balls. That does not include his impressive 14 during the Commanders’ three-game playoff run. It wasn’t really enough to suggest a full-fledged breakout is on the horizon for 2025, but the 25-year-old may have earned himself some guaranteed money in free agency. That, or a pre-open market extension from the Commanders, who have extremely shaky receiver depth behind No. 1 Terry McLaurin. Brown is still best left on the waiver wire in Dynasty leagues.

Brown stepped up in a big way in the Wild Card Round, catching five balls for 89 yards and a score. That was a career-high in catches and a second-best mark in yards for him. The encore versus Detroit was even better. Brown came down with a missile from Jayden Daniels despite Lions defender Kerby Joseph covering Brown’s eyes as the ball approached his hands. With Olamide Zaccheaus a bit banged up, Brown appears to be the Commanders’ No. 2 receiver heading into the NFC Championship, making him an interesting stacking partner with Daniels.

It was a career day for Brown, who had just 308 receiving yards and one touchdown in 16 games this season. The 25-year-old got the scoring going for Washington with a 10-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter where he was left wide open in the back of the end zone. He made a few tougher catches in traffic over the middle of the field later in the game and was crucial in the win tonight with Washington getting so little from their running game. That being said, it’s hard to bank on Brown repeating this next week against the Lions.

Brown also added a carry for eight yards. He was used in a versatile way, also getting a passing attempt on a second quarter trick play. Olamide Zaccheaus was wide open, but dropped a perfect pass from Brown on the play. He has had some gadget and deep-play ability throughout the regular season. Brown is a boom-or-bust Best Ball play for Wild Card Weekend.

Brown missed Week 17 with the hamstring issue but was back at practice on Thursday. He got in a full session on Friday before being cleared from the report. Olamide Zaccheus has taken over as the team’s No. 2 receiver over the past two weeks, totaling 155 yards and three touchdowns. The breakout likely pencils Brown in as the No. 3 receiver going forward.

Brown wasn’t able to work Wednesday and he missed Sunday’s showdown with the Falcons, but the fact he was able to get even a limited session is a good sign. The 25-year-old will likely be closer to a game-time decision in the season finale against the Cowboys.

Brown missed Week 17 with the hamstring issue. With little to play for in Week 18, the Commanders will likely give him another week off. Olamide Zaccheaus will continue to operate as the team’s No. 2 receiver versus the Cowboys.

Brown, who ran a pass route on 34 of the Commanders’ 48 drop backs, has a trio of short receptions along with a 51-yard grab along the sideline on a gorgeous deep throw from Jayden Daniels. Brown has operated as the team’s No. 2 wideout with Noah Brown (ribs) sidelined, although Olamide Zaccheaus has factored into the passing attack of late. Zaccheaus had 70 yards and two scores agains the Eagles on Sunday. Brown will be a desperation option next week against Atlanta.

Brown, per Quinn, suffered internal injuries two weeks ago against the Titans and looks to be out indefinitely. Brown has positioned himself as the Commanders’ de facto WR2 behind Terry McLaurin. Brown’s absence could open up more targets for McLaurin, Zach Ertz, and Dyami Brown in the run-heavy Washington offense.

Brown was tied for fifth on the team in targets, but he made both of his count, including a 41-yard touchdown on a beautifully thrown fade in the back corner of the end zone. The big play was nice to see but Brown is still not seeing enough targets to make him worth rostering outside of the deepest fantasy leagues right now.