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Curtis Samuel

WR WAS

College: Ohio State | 7 years
Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Birth Date: 8/11/1996
2024 Bye Week: 12

Salary: $4
Total Pts: 216
Avg Pts: 12.71
Rank: 48 WR

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2024 RTSports Outlook

Samuel was heathy for the second straight season and topped 60 receptions for the second consecutive year. He got his weekly catches and produced some big games along the way. Samuel was 42nd overall in fantasy receiver scoring. He had seven games with double-digit fantasy points, including four games with 18-plus points. Samuel has 50-plus receptions four of five seasons. He signed with the Bills offseason and should serve a big role in their explosive passing game. Samuel has top speed and moves in space. He is extremely tough to bring down when in space. He does lack some strength, though, and will drop a few more passes than you would like. And injuries are a concern for him, having some injury issues throughout his career.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Samuel sees a big boost to his fantasy value with a move to Buffalo. He will get his weekly touches and post consistent numbers. He will a few big games along the way. He can help as a No. 3 fantasy receiver. Look for around 1,000 total yard and six or so touchdowns.

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RotoBaller's Outlook

Out goes Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, in comes Curtis Samuel and a bunch of other receivers (rookie Keon Coleman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chase Claypool, Mack Hollins). Maybe Coleman hits, but it's also very possible he doesn't. He didn't put up gaudy stats in college, and has a few holes in his game. According to Matt Harmon of Reception Perception, Coleman struggled to separate against man coverage in college. Harmon even went as far as to put him on the "Treylon Burks, Jonathan Mingo warning axis." Things could change, but Coleman may not be a high target-earner in this offense. That leaves Samuel along with Khalil Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid as the likely top options in the passing game. Shakir's ok, but he registered over four targets in just three of 17 games last season. Yes, it was with Diggs and Davis, but Samuel has played alongside some high-level talent and he's had four 90+ target seasons in his seven-year career. He's most likely to be WR1 of this group. According to Harmon, Samuel is a "position versatile WR who can win in multiple roles and separate." He even went as far as to call him a "perfect fit" for the Bills' offense. Between Diggs and Davis, there are 242 targets up for grabs in Buffalo. If Samuel commands even just an 18% target share, he'd see around 110 targets for the Bills in 2024 based on historical passing rates. There's definitely a pathway for him to be a viable WR3 this season.

Out goes Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, in comes Curtis Samuel and a bunch of other receivers (rookie Keon Coleman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chase Claypool, Mack Hollins). Maybe Coleman hits, but it's also very possible he doesn't. He didn't put up gaudy stats in college, and has a few holes in his game. According to Matt Harmon of Reception Perception, Coleman struggled to separate against man coverage in college. Harmon even went as far as to put him on the "Treylon Burks, Jonathan Mingo warning axis." Things could change, but Coleman may not be a high target-earner in this offense. That leaves Samuel along with Khalil Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid as the likely top options in the passing game. Shakir's ok, but he registered over four targets in just three of 17 games last season. Yes, it was with Diggs and Davis, but Samuel has played alongside some high-level talent and he's had four 90+ target seasons in his seven-year career. He's most likely to be WR1 of this group. According to Harmon, Samuel is a "position versatile WR who can win in multiple roles and separate." He even went as far as to call him a "perfect fit" for the Bills' offense. Between Diggs and Davis, there are 242 targets up for grabs in Buffalo. If Samuel commands even just an 18% target share, he'd see around 110 targets for the Bills in 2024 based on historical passing rates. There's definitely a pathway for him to be a viable WR3 this season.

Fantasy WeekPts
Scoring
Week 115Curtis Samuel 5 receptions (5 pts)
Curtis Samuel 54 receiving yds (10 pts)
Week 23Curtis Samuel 3 receptions (3 pts)
Week 315Curtis Samuel 2 receptions (2 pts)
Curtis Samuel 1 tackle (3 pts)
Curtis Samuel 54 receiving yds (10 pts)
Week 429Curtis Samuel 1 yd TD rush (2 pts)
Curtis Samuel 7 receptions (7 pts)
Curtis Samuel 51 receiving yds (10 pts)
Curtis Samuel 1 rushing TD (10 pts)
. . . Curtis Samuel 1 yd TD rush
Week 528Curtis Samuel 3 yd TD reception (2 pts)
Curtis Samuel 6 receptions (6 pts)
Curtis Samuel 1 tackle (3 pts)
Curtis Samuel 1 receiving TD (5 pts)
. . . Curtis Samuel 3 yd TD pass from Sam Howell
Curtis Samuel 65 receiving yds (12 pts)
Week 618Curtis Samuel 7 yd TD reception (2 pts)
Curtis Samuel 4 receptions (4 pts)
Curtis Samuel 1 receiving TD (5 pts)
. . . Curtis Samuel 7 yd TD pass from Sam Howell
Curtis Samuel 42 receiving yds (7 pts)
Week 77Curtis Samuel 4 receptions (4 pts)
Curtis Samuel 25 receiving yds (3 pts)
Week 87Curtis Samuel 4 receptions (4 pts)
Curtis Samuel 22 receiving yds (3 pts)
Week 90
Week 102Curtis Samuel 2 receptions (2 pts)
Week 111Curtis Samuel 1 reception (1 pts)
Week 1234Curtis Samuel 9 receptions (9 pts)
Curtis Samuel 100 receiving yds (20 pts)
Curtis Samuel 100 rush and rec yds (5 pts)
Week 1316Curtis Samuel 4 receptions (4 pts)
Curtis Samuel 65 receiving yds (12 pts)
Week 14
Playoff Week 127Curtis Samuel 3 yd TD reception (2 pts)
Curtis Samuel 19 yd TD reception (3 pts)
Curtis Samuel 5 receptions (5 pts)
Curtis Samuel 2 receiving TDs (10 pts)
. . . Curtis Samuel 19 yd TD pass from Sam Howell
. . . Curtis Samuel 3 yd TD pass from Jacoby Brissett
Curtis Samuel 41 receiving yds (7 pts)
Playoff Week 21Curtis Samuel 1 reception (1 pts)
Playoff Week 38Curtis Samuel 3 receptions (3 pts)
Curtis Samuel 33 receiving yds (5 pts)
Playoff Week 45Curtis Samuel 2 receptions (2 pts)
Curtis Samuel 1 tackle (3 pts)
Player Notes
Jul 2 4:20pm ET

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel is set to play with the best quarterback of his career in 2024, and his best season of production came under current Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady with the Carolina Panthers in 2020. Samuel racked up 1,051 yards and seven touchdowns on 118 touches during his one season with Brady. According to Jacob Robinson of the Athletic, Samuel could be more involved in the offense than many expect. "Still just 27 years old, the explosive Samuel is now in one of the league's best offenses (with over 260 targets available)," Robinson wrote. "It's the best opportunity of his career, yet he's being drafted as the 40th wide receiver or later." Robinson noted that Khalil Shakir is the only wide receiver on the roster to catch a pass from Josh Allen in a game, so Samuel will have the opportunity to become at least Allen's No. 2 target in the passing game. Samuel, who has 121 career rushing attempts, could also see extra fantasy production on the ground.

From RotoBaller

May 14 3:13pm ET

Dynasty | The Bills have signed free agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Dynasty Analysis: The Bills look like they're going to attack the post-Stefon Diggs era with a "WR by committee" approach that could feature the likes of Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, Chase Claypool and now MVS. While Coleman remains the only blue chip player on that list, someone else is likely to emerge. Valdes-Scantling is likely no more than a roster clogger-level player moving forward but this development is enough to keep him on the dynasty radar.

From Dynasty League Fantasy

May 8 9:33pm ET

Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel could be used out of the backfield this season by offensive coordinator Joe Brady, who utilized Samuel as a runner while the two were with the Carolina Panthers.

Fantasy Spin: Samuel saw a career-high 41 carries and ran for 200 yards in 2020 with Brady running the offense in Carolina. Samuel should already have a chance to carve out a solid role in the passing game thanks to Buffalo's overhauled receiving corps, and a few carries a game would only boost his value. He has upside as a flex option.

From TheHuddle

Apr 25 3:00pm ET

It's no secret that the Buffalo Bills need to add some wide receivers in this year's NFL draft after trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans and losing Gabe Davis in free agency this offseason. At No. 28 overall in the first round of Thursday night's draft, the Bills would seem to be set to take a pass-catcher. However, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero thinks the draft class' depth at the receiver position could lead the Bills to wait perhaps until the second round to take a receiver, potentially adding a defensive player in the first round instead. As Buffalo's depth chart stands right now, their top three receivers are Khalil Shakir, Justin Shorter and veteran Curtis Samuel. Even if the team adds a few wideouts in this year's draft, tight end Dalton Kincaid could be Buffalo's leading receiver in 2024.

From RotoBaller

Mar 15 9:04am ET

Dynasty | The Buffalo Bills have signed wide receiver Curtis Samuel. Dynasty Analysis: The three-year, $24 million deal is worth up to $30 million, including $15 million guaranteed. It's a solid get for the Bills, who lost Gabe Davis earlier in free agency. Samuel has had his moments both rushing and receiving in his time with Carolina and Washington but never really become the dual threat many had hoped for. Still, this looks like a good landing spot for him and his dynasty ADP and ranking should stay stable as a result. Should Stefon Diggs be moved, this could actually get fun.

Mar 14 6:10pm ET

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent wide receiver Curtis Samuel to a three-year, $24 million deal on Thursday that includes $15 million guaranteed. The deal is worth a maximum of $30 million. Since seeing Gabe Davis depart for the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency earlier this week, the Bills have added Mack Hollins and Samuel as receiver additions for quarterback Josh Allen. Samuel, 27, spent the last three seasons with the Washington Commanders, combining for 132 catches on 192 targets for 1,296 yards and eight touchdowns in 38 games (26 starts). He will provide some much-needed receiving depth in Buffalo behind Stefon Diggs, Khalil Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid, but Samuel doesn't figure to be much more than a WR3/flex option in deeper fantasy leagues on a weekly basis in 2024.

From RotoBaller

Mar 14 6:03pm ET

Free-agent WR Curtis Samuel (Commanders) agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills Thursday, March 14, worth $24 million, according to a source. The deal could be worth as much as $30 million and includes $15 million in guaranteed money.

Fantasy Spin: Samuel should have a good role in the passing game in 2024 after the Bills lost Gabe Davis in free agency. He is coming off a productive 2023 season and can be a No. 3 receiver in most fantasy leagues.

From TheHuddle

Jan 7 11:43pm ET

Washington Commanders WR Curtis Samuel finished with two catches for 15 yards on four targets in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys, while running once for 15 yards.

From TheHuddle

Jan 7 8:50pm ET

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel caught two of four targets for 15 yards along with one carry for 15 yards during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. For the third straight week, Samuel had himself a quiet performance as Washington's offense struggled to get anything going for most of Week 18. With the Commanders heading into the offseason, the seventh-year receiver is set to be an unrestricted free agent. While wide receivers are becoming more valuable than ever, it wouldn't be surprising to see Samuel donning a different uniform in 2024.

From RotoBaller

Jan 5 4:33pm ET

Washington Commanders WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.

Fantasy Spin: Samuel has posted only 49 yards combined over the last two games but has been targeted at least five times in four of the last five games. He should see a similar workload this week and could be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues.

From TheHuddle

Jan 5 3:30pm ET

After a couple of rough weeks in a row, Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) will aim to bounce back in Week 18. Despite missing Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, the seventh-year receiver was removed from Washington's injury report and appears to be good to go for this week's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Although this game is meaningless for the Commanders, Samuel has been a main target for quarterback Sam Howell this season. That connection could bring him into speculative start territory, but with Howell looking putrid lately, it still doesn't spark much confidence. Consider Samuel a flex option for the final week of the regular season.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 14-Mar-2024: Curtis Samuel - SGN - The Buffalo Bills signed WR Curtis Samuel.
  • 14-Mar-2024: Curtis Samuel - FA - WR Curtis Samuel elected free agency.
  • 10-Sep-2021: WAS Curtis Samuel - On IR - groin
  • 09-Aug-2021: WAS Curtis Samuel - Reinstated
  • 29-Jul-2021: WAS Curtis Samuel - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 18-Mar-2021: WAS Curtis Samuel - Signed, Unrestricted FA - Three-year contract (through 2023)
  • 17-Mar-2021: CAR Curtis Samuel - Declared Free Agent
  • 11-Dec-2020: CAR Curtis Samuel - Reinstated
  • 07-Dec-2020: CAR Curtis Samuel - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 05-Feb-2018: CAR - Off IR - fractured left ankle
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