WR Devin Thomas could fill key role for WAS

May 08, 2009

While Washington added serious talent this offseason to its fourth-ranked defense, the Redskins barely tinkered with their laggard offense. Other than relying on improvement by the players during their s2nd season in coach Jim Zorn's West Coast attack, the Redskins are counting on a quantum leap by 2nd-year WR Devin Thomas to make their offense more dynamic. Zorn also expects more from Thomas' fellow 2008 2nd-round pass-catchers, Malcolm Kelly and Fred Davis. But Kelly's oft-repaired left knee still isn't right, and Davis remains stuck behind Pro Bowl TE Chris Cooley. That leaves it to Thomas to rise from dud to stud. "We're looking for one sure starter out of those guys," Zorn said. "We play a lot of our stuff with 3 WRs, and I want to put Antwaan [Randle El] in the slot. You'd like to see one guy completely take over the position, but all those guys are going to play. Those [young] guys have to make a statement. I need to see a lot of changes."

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yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.