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While Stefon Diggs will take over as Washington's top pass-catching option, Chig Okonkwo is the favorite to fill the No. 2 role. Over the past two games, Okonkwo leads the team with 13 targets. More importantly, the veteran was the TE8 from Week 5 through Week 6, averaging 5.5 receptions on 6.5 targets for 64.5 receiving yards and 12 PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 10+ points in both contests despite not finding the end zone.
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Okonkwo leads Commanders with 13 targets in two games; TE8 with 12 PPG in Weeks 5-6

Chig Okonkwo is the favorite to fill the No. 2 pass-catching role for the Commanders following season-ending injuries to Terry McLaurin and Jaylin Lane. Over the past two games, Okonkwo leads the team with 13 targets. More importantly, the veteran was the TE8 from Week 5 through Week 6, averaging 5.5 receptions on 6.5 targets for 64.5 receiving yards and 12 PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 10+ points in both contests despite not finding the end zone.

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