SamHowell

News: 2 days agoHowell completed 29 of 44 pass attempts for 312 yards and three touchdowns (no turnovers) while adding 17 rushing yards on two attempts in Sunday's 29-26 loss to the Seahawks.

Spin: Howell's midseason surge continued with his third consecutive 300-yard passing performance and fourth overall through 10 starts this year. The sophomore starer has generated eight touchdowns to two turnovers over his voluminous three-game stretch, effectively cooling off his seat following an inconsistent start to the campaign. Howell will ride his personal hot streak into a favorable matchup against the Giants next Sunday.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Howell enters his second NFL season as Washington's starting QB after beating out Jacoby Brissett for the gig. Howell, a 2022 fifth-round pick, appeared in only one game as a rookie, but showed well by completing 11 of 19 passes for 169 yards and one TD, while adding 35 yards and one TD on five carries. Howell was an aggressive passer during his three years as North Carolina's starting QB, and he added value with his legs in his final season (135-1,104-11 rushing line). Day 3 QBs are long shots for NFL success, but Howell has a very good WR room to work with, so he's worth stashing in dynasty and superflex.