Mayfield and the Buccaneers host Daniels and the Commanders in what could be a prime-time shootout
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t satisfied with just getting to the playoffs againJANUARY 9 • Associated Press
JEREMY MCNICHOLS #26 - RUNNING BACK - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
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211 YDS
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Dan Quinn returns to Dallas with playoff-bound Commanders as Cowboys finish difficult season
Dan Quinn’s playoff streak lives on in his first season with the Washington CommandersJANUARY 2 • Associated Press
Ekeler may be back as the Commanders are playing to beat the Cowboys and get the NFC's 6th seed
The Washington Commanders have a playoff spot wrapped up, but they still have something to play for in their regular-season finale Sunday at DallasJANUARY 1 • Associated Press
Three touches in Week 17 McNichols rushed once for five yards and caught two of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Falcons.
Impact McNichols operated as the Commanders' No. 2 running back behind Brian Robinson, playing just 22 of Washington's 83 offensive snaps Sunday. The 29-year-old running back has not been involved much on the ground lately, handling just five total carries since the Week 14 bye. Based on his limited usage, McNichols should not be relied upon for fantasy when the Commanders host the Cowboys in Week 18.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Six touches in win McNichols rushed twice for three yards and caught all four of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 36-33 win over the Eagles.
Impact McNichols' four targets, four catches and 15 receiving yards were all season highs in each category. The fourth-year running back played 19 of the Commanders' 68 offensive snaps, behind starter Brian Robinson (43) and ahead of Chris Rodriguez (7). Despite his uptick in usage in the passing game in Week 16, McNichols does not see enough consistent usage to be a viable fantasy option. The 28-year-old will look to contribute more on offense when the Commanders host the Falcons in Week 17.
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal involvement against Saints McNichols rushed twice for four yards and caught one of his two targets for zero yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints.
Impact McNichols played 22 of the Commanders' 78 offensive snaps Sunday, behind starter Brian Robinson (58) and well ahead of Chris Rodriguez (3). With Austin Ekeler (concussion) on injured reserve, the 28-year-old McNichols continues to operate as the team's primary backup out of the backfield, but his two rushes accounted for his lowest carry total since Week 8. The veteran running back will continue to see limited opportunities in Washington's offense as long as Robinson remains healthy. McNichols and the Commanders will host the Eagles in Week 16.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal involvement against Saints McNichols rushed twice for four yards and caught one of his two targets for zero yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints.
Impact McNichols played 22 of the Commanders' 78 offensive snaps Sunday, behind starter Brian Robinson (58) and well ahead of Chris Rodriguez (3). With Austin Ekeler (concussion) on injured reserve, the 28-year-old McNichols continues to operate as the team's primary backup out of the backfield, but his two rushes accounted for his lowest carry total since Week 8. The veteran running back will continue to see limited opportunities in Washington's offense as long as Robinson remains healthy. McNichols and the Commanders will host the Eagles in Week 16.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets only six carries McNichols took six carries for 32 yards in a 42-19 win over the Titans on Sunday.
Impact McNichols didn't benefit much from Austin Ekeler's absence due to a concussion, with Brian Robinson getting most of the backfield touches early in the game and Chris Rodriguez then taking 11 carries during the fourth quarter. McNichols played 25 percent of snaps, well behind Robinson (47 percent) and slightly behind Rodriguez (28 percent), although the latter mostly played in the fourth quarter of a blowout. Ekeler will miss at least three more games after Washington's Week 14 bye, but any considerable fantasy value for McNichols might also require Robinson missing time.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders Jeremy McNichols Seeking Revenge Against Titans Jeremy McNichols faces his former team in a crucial matchup, aiming to make an impact for the injury-hit Washington Commanders.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Elevated role likely against Titans McNichols could be in line for a larger role Sunday against the Titans, as Austin Ekeler (concussion) won't play.
Impact Both Ekeler and Brian Robinson (ankle) exited during Washington's Week 12 loss to the Cowboys, but Robinson has been cleared to suit up Sunday against the Titans. McNichols figures to work in the change-of-pace role usually filled by Ekeler when Washington's backfield is at full strength, though Chris Rodriguez could also enter the backfield mix.
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Washington hosts Tennessee looking to beat the Titans for the first time in a decade
The Washington Commanders host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday looking for the organization's first win against them since 2014NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press
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Sees action after Robinson exit McNichols rushed three times for 22 yards in the Commanders' 34-26 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
Impact McNichols rotated in for a handful of touches after Brian Robinson exited the game due to an ankle injury on two occasions, the second time for good shortly after halftime. McNichols' carry total was still modest due to Austin Ekeler and Jayden Daniels totaling 16 rush attempts between them in addition to Robinson's five, but with Ekeler also suffering a concussion late in Sunday's loss, it's conceivable that it could fall to McNichols and Chris Rodriguez to helm Washington's ground attack for a Week 12 home matchup against the Titans.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Week 13: Dontayvion Wicks, Jeremy McNichols, Russell Wilson among top breakouts | Sporting News It's never too early to start getting a feel for how you'll attack the waiver wire each week. Here are the top players you should be targeti...
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cowboys and Commanders ride losing streaks into the NFC East rivals' first meeting this season
The Washington Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East rivals' first meeting of the seasonNOVEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press
Takes four touches for six yards McNichols had three carries for five yards and one catch for one yard in a 26-18 loss to the Eagles on Thursday.
Impact McNichols played 17 percent of snaps on offense, putting him well behind fellow Washington running backs Brian Robinson (53 percent) and Austin Ekeler (52 percent). McNichols had a slightly larger role the previous two weeks with Robinson sidelined by a hamstring injury, but even then the Commanders got Chris Rodriguez involved and kept it as a three-man backfield. McNichols is unlikely to see more than a handful of touches Week 12 against Dallas.
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Four carries in loss McNichols carried the ball four times for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
Impact McNichols operated as the No. 2 running back behind Austn Ekeler Sunday with Brian Robinson (hamstring) sidelined for the contest. Though he was limited to just four carries, the 28-year-old was able to find the end zone for the fourth time this season. Even if Robinson were to miss a third-straight game in Week 11, McNichols limited usage make him extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes in a matchup against Philadelphia.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is out against the Steelers with a hamstring injury
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. will not play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a hamstring injuryNOVEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press
Balanced offense and improved defense got the Washington Commanders to 7-2
The Washington Commanders are 7-2 and atop the NFC East not just because of quarterback Jayden Daniels' stellar rookie yearNOVEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press
Benefits from Robinson's absence McNichols rushed the ball eight times for 20 yards in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Giants.
Impact McNichols matched his season-high with eight rushing attempts as he shifted up the depth chart in the absence of Brian Robinson (hamstring). McNichols was less effective than both Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez, which could affect his usage moving forward even if Robinson remains sidelined for a Week 10 matchup against the Steelers.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scarcely involved in Week 8 win McNichols rushed once for minus-one yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Bears.
Impact McNichols played just seven percent of offensive snaps versus Chicago, his lowest total since Week 2. Brian Thomas (58 percent of snaps) and Austin Ekeler (47 percent of snaps) remain the clear top options in the Commanders' backfield, but if either misses time, McNichols will be first in line for added opportunities. From Week 4 to Week 7, McNichols rushed for at least 40 yards in three of four contests.
OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Handles seven carries McNichols rushed seven times for 42 yards in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Impact On a day when the Commanders dominated the Panthers, McNichols saw some added carries as Washington's No. 3 running back. The 28-year-old played just 17 of the Commanders' 69 offensive snaps in the contest behind Austin Ekeler (28) and Brian Robinson (26). Heading into a Week 8 matchup with Chicago, McNichols doesn't hold much value for fantasy with both Robinson and Ekeler healthy.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Robinson Jr. is aiming to return from his knee injury when the Commanders host the Panthers
Brian Robinson Jr. is aiming to return for the Washington Commanders on Sunday when they host the Carolina PanthersOCTOBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Gets only two touches McNichols took two carries for nine yards in a 30-23 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
Impact McNichols had 118 total yards and three TDs on 15 touches over the previous two games, taking on extra work with Austin Ekeler and then Brian Robinson (knee) limited/absent due to injuries. Robinson missed Sunday's game in Baltimore, but the Commanders didn't attempt many rushes against a stout run defense, and McNichols finished without a target despite playing 39 percent of snaps and running 17 routes (just three fewer than Ekeler). McNichols will almost certainly get more touches if Robinson misses another contest Week 7 against Carolina, but Ekeler would still be the much safer bet for volume and production.
OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets into end zone again McNichols carried the ball seven times for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Browns.
Impact Even with Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler both healthy, McNichols saw a significant workload in the second half of Sunday's rout, capping his day with a three-yard TD run in the third quarter. The Commanders' offense has been potent enough of late that there could be touches available for all three RBs, and McNichols has gotten into the end zone three times in the last two contests, but he's still third in the backfield pecking order heading into a Week 6 meeting with the Ravens.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
