Is Deebo Samuel playing today? Why Commanders WR is off to slow start in Week 16

Mike Moraitis

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Deebo Samuel has been the most reliable wide receiver for the Washington Commanders this season.

While fellow wideout Terry McLaurin has battled injury this season, Samuel has managed to stay healthy and enters Week 16 as the team's leading receiver.

However, he's off to a quiet start in the Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here's why.

Is Deebo Samuel playing today?

Yes, Samuel is active and healthy, he just wasn't targeted on the team's first drive.

There wasn't much of an opportunity for anyone to get going, as the Commanders recovered an Eagles fumble deep in their territory and quarterback Marcus Mariota completed just one pass before Washington settled for a field goal.

Samuel should get going soon.

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