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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Wide receiver Treylon Burks is questionable with a foot injury after being limited in Friday's practice.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Burks is listed QUESTIONABLE for Week 8 with a foot injury after going limited-DNP-limited over the past three days. The source notes uncertainty about whether he will play. Burks is a fill-in starting receiver for the Commanders, who are already missing other top receiver options.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Designated questionable for Sunday night's game against Philadelphia Eagles due to a foot injury suffered against the 49ers. This is especially notable as Washington's first game without Terry McLaurin (season-ending torn patellar tendon), with Burks as the presumptive replacement at the X receiver position. His absence would force unspectacular Dyami Brown into increased action.NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Treylon Burks is now one of the Commanders' top receivers following Terry McLaurin's season-ending injury, alongside Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Treylon Burks, now the Commanders' WR3 with Terry McLaurin out for the season, was downgraded from limited to did not participate with a foot injury; he might be in jeopardy of missing Week 8, leaving Washington thinner at wide receiver.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Wide receiver regressed from limited participation to did-not-practice status with a foot injury sustained vs. 49ers; the downgrade is a bad sign for an already banged-up Commanders pass-catching corps.PositiveSleeperOct 29, 2026
Burks is a longshot DFS play or desperation option against Philadelphia.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Burks will share more of the workload in the Commanders' passing game following Terry McLaurin's absence, though the source does not provide specific projections or role details beyond this general statement.NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026
Commanders WR Treylon Burks is one of the current options in Washington's receiver room following Terry McLaurin's season-ending injury.PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026
Expected to man the X position in the Commanders' receiver group following Terry McLaurin's season-ending injury, positioning him for increased offensive role and snap count.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Burks signed a 1-year deal worth between $1.26m and $1.99m in 2026. The source projected Burks would get regular snaps but likely no more than 30 catches or 300 yards, with the caveat that if one of the three WRs catches fire, the other would be relegated to the bench. The update shows Burks is tracking for 430 yards and has not contributed on special teams, slightly ahead of the source's projection.NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026
Treylon Burks should step into primary perimeter snaps for the Commanders following Terry McLaurin's season-ending patellar tendon rupture, although Burks suffered an apparent injury late in the fourth quarter with no update provided as of Tuesday.PositiveInjuryOct 27, 2026
Treylon Burks is expected to return to practice after leaving the 49ers game with an injury. With McLaurin out for the season, Burks is being considered as a candidate to see increased opportunities, though Antonio Williams is also in the mix for additional targets.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
Burks ran a streak down the seam on the Rider play-action concept against the Cowboys. Jayden Daniels threw to Burks on the go route after reading the safety playing shallow on Terry McLaurin's high cross. Burks made a full diving effort but the ball grazed his fingertips and fell incomplete; if Daniels had taken a yard off the throw, Burks would have had an uncontested 55-yard touchdown.PositiveInjuryOct 26, 2026
Treylon Burks will be worked back into practice following the bye week and is expected to return to action. Quinn indicated Burks is among the receivers better suited for the X position in the offense.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Commanders receiver stepping up in Terry McLaurin's absence with four catches and 66 yards; has scored pair of touchdowns this season. However, walked off late in last game with trainers, so health status needs to be monitored before adding.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Treylon Burks is available as a receiving option for Jayden Daniels despite Terry McLaurin's season-ending injury. The source identifies Burks as part of the Commanders' receiving corps that can help replace McLaurin's production, alongside Stefon Diggs and third-round rookie Antonio Williams. Burks received a big-time throw from Daniels against San Francisco.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Burks possesses the contested catch ability that was McLaurin's 'superpower.' If healthy and available, he is expected to start and play significant snaps, making him a key piece of the Commanders' plan to replace McLaurin's production.NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
With McLaurin sidelined for the season, Burks is being forced into a larger role in the Commanders' passing attack alongside Diggs, Antonio Williams, and rookie Antonio Williams.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Burks should step into primary perimeter snaps following McLaurin's serious knee injury, though he suffered an apparent injury late in the fourth quarter with no update as of Tuesday.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Treylon Burks is likely the biggest beneficiary of Terry McLaurin's season-ending knee injury, positioned as the most prominent outside, downfield weapon remaining in the Commanders' receiving corps.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Burks was targeted on a must-have fourth down after the two-minute warning but was stopped by Malik Mustapha, denying the Commanders a critical conversion during their comeback attempt against the 49ers.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Burks was targeted on a fourth-down heave by Jayden Daniels late in the game, with Malik Mustapha providing the pass defense that gave the 49ers the ball back with 1:54 to go.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Burks recorded four catches for 66 yards in the Commanders' loss to the 49ers, contributing to the receiving corps in McLaurin's absence.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Burks stepped up in McLaurin's absence with four catches and 66 yards; he's also scored a pair of touchdowns this season; however, he walked off late in Monday's game with trainers and the team may not provide a status update until Week 8 matchup with the Eagles.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
Wide receiver dealing with shoulder injury that has cropped up; status for Monday night versus San Francisco unclear from report.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Treylon Burks was part of the Commanders' final play design in the Week 5 tie against the Giants, working deeper downfield alongside Chig Okonkwo as part of the offensive coordinator's intent to execute a shot down the field; the play was not executed in time due to clock management failure.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Wide receiver Treylon Burks was limited in Thursday's practice with a shoulder injury that has cropped up.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
Burks was featured in multiple route concepts, including a dagger concept and a two-level read progression where his route opened the middle of the field. He converted a key progression read from Daniels into a first down, demonstrating his role in the Commanders' offensive scheme.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Burks was targeted in the Commanders' overtime possession designed to set up a game-winning field goal, receiving an 'exactly-where-they-had-to-be' throw from Daniels. The source uses this as evidence of Daniels' accuracy and comfort in the new offense, positioning Burks as a key target in high-leverage situations.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Burks had a tough run-after-catch that got Washington just inside the 25-yard line with 55 seconds remaining in overtime. The play set up the Commanders' final drive, though poor clock management by coaching staff prevented them from capitalizing on the field position.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Burks caught a pass from Jayden Daniels that moved the Commanders into field-goal range, going out of bounds at the Giants' 26-yard line with 1 minute, 2 seconds remaining in the game.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Caught a pass from Jayden Daniels in overtime that moved the Commanders closer to field goal range with just over a minute remaining; the reception came after a Daniels scramble moved Washington into New York territory and positioned the team for a potential game-winning field goal attempt.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Treylon Burks is positioned to become a prominent feature in the Commanders' offensive strategy with Stefon Diggs ruled out and Terry McLaurin not at full health. The source notes Burks 'always had the talent; consistency is the biggest stumbling block' and that he 'should get the first shot' at stepping up. Despite catching only three passes on six targets this season, two of those receptions went for touchdowns, making him 'a big-play waiting to happen.' The Commanders gave Burks a new one-year deal this offseason, signaling confidence in his ability to contribute.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Burks was second in receiving yards thanks to a 47-yard TD reception on a deep pass from Kaliakmanis. It was his only catch in three targets; both non-catches were on contested targets. He was the third most productive receiver at a respectable 1.88 Y/RR.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Receiver Treylon Burks is dealing with a shoulder issue, affecting his availability for the Giants game.PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026
Receiver Treylon Burks (shoulder) remained full in Thursday practice.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Dealing with a shoulder issue; receiver availability is limited.PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026
Wide receiver Treylon Burks had full participation despite a shoulder injury, indicating recovery or minor status.PositiveBreakoutOct 7, 2026
Treylon Burks has a 65 percent prayer yards rate and looks like a positive regression candidate even after catching a 47-yard touchdown in Week 4 against the Colts; he had a 62 percent route rate in Week 4 and is averaging 25 air yards per target. An extended Terry McLaurin hamstring absence would make Burks the designated air yards eater in the Washington offense, making him a risky upside swing.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
Wide receiver Treylon Burks caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis in the Colts game, marking Kaliakmanis' first career touchdown pass. This was one of six passes of at least 30 yards that Kaliakmanis threw in the game.PositiveUsageOct 6, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a long touchdown pass from rookie Athan Kaliakmanis in the Colts game, showing he was involved in the passing game despite the Commanders' offensive struggles.PositiveBreakoutOct 6, 2026
Treylon Burks is separating himself in the receiver room and trending as a consistent deep threat. He's getting open deep and scoring touchdowns at a rate of roughly once every two weeks, which would constitute a great season. Before Stefon Diggs arrived, the receiver room looked concerning, but Burks is the guy stepping up. Even if he's strictly a deep threat, Washington has needed one.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Treylon Burks is listed as a dart-throw flex option if a starter is out at 0% rostered, suggesting deep-league consideration pending injury.NegativeValueOct 5, 2026
Burks is listed as a dart-throw flex option, at 0% rostered, with a matchup against New York Giants.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Treylon Burks vs. New York Giants is listed as a dart-throw flex option at 0% rostered for Week 5.NegativeValueOct 5, 2026
The source lists Burks as a dart-throw flex option with 0% rostered, indicating he is a deep speculative target available in most leagues.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
The source notes Treylon Burks caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis and had good blocking on the outside on a 36-yard run by Marcus Mariota.PositiveProjectionOct 5, 2026
Burks caught a bomb from rookie QB Kaliakmanis in the third quarter, one of the few bright spots in the Commanders' offensive performance despite the team's overall struggles.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
In three games, Burks has been targeted 6 times with 3 receptions and 2 TDs (should have been three, as Daniels overthrew him when wide open on a deep ball); 60 receiving yards; also blocked effectively. The source notes he should have had more production due to a missed deep ball opportunity.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Burks caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis in limited action this week, showing he can be a deep threat in the Commanders' passing game.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from third-choice quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the third quarter of the Colts' 30-13 win over Washington in London, showing he remains part of the offensive game plan despite quarterback changes.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Treylon Burks was the target of a highlight-reel touchdown pass from emergency starter Athan Kaliakmanis in Week 4 against the Colts, with the source describing the throw as 'a thing of beauty.'PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Connected with rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis on a 47-yard touchdown pass in Week 4 against the Colts, beating two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner on the play.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Burks benefitted from a long catch in the Commanders' game against Indianapolis. However, the source recommends reassessing all Washington skill position players for fantasy, noting that none of them appear to be more than risky flex options given the QB uncertainty and upcoming tough schedule (49ers, Eagles, Rams, and two games against the Giants).PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Burks was found wide open deep by emergency third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis for a 47-yard touchdown reception, providing an explosive play that trimmed the Colts' lead to 17-13 in the second half.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Burks, a Commanders receiver, had a 47-yard touchdown reception early in the third quarter on a 'stop-and-go' route against Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner, though the source notes there may have been miscommunication or a blown coverage assignment by rookie safety AJ Haulcy on the play.PositiveMatchupOct 4, 2026
Burks had a standout moment against Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner, executing a double move to create separation and scoring a 47-yard touchdown in the London game.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Caught a deep touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis when the Commanders were down two scores, providing one of the few bright spots in an otherwise difficult game for Washington's offense.PositiveUsageOct 2, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a passing TD from Marcus Mariota in his recent start, showing continued involvement in the Commanders offense.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Treylon Burks (Golden) is eighth in the NFL in receiving yards so far in 2026, demonstrating strong early-season production.NegativeBustSep 30, 2026
Treylon Burks is classified as a bust from the 2022 draft class.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Burks caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota with 6:47 left in the first half against Seattle. Mariota noted the play was part of the game plan: 'That was something through the week that we thought we would maybe get a chance at, and Trey did a good job. It's not an easy route. He's got to cross the face with the safety.' The source characterizes this as an 'unbelievable play' by Burks.PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota in the Commanders' 33-31 upset victory over the Seahawks, showing he remains involved in the passing game and can contribute in the red zone.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota in the Commanders' 33-31 upset victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Burks was one of three receivers to score a touchdown in Mariota's strong performance against the defending Super Bowl champions' defense.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
Treylon Burks was targeted by Marcus Mariota in relief, catching an 11-yard strike during Washington's 33–31 victory over Seattle.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Burks scored his first touchdown of the season on a play where Blough used Diggs as an RB to pin the underneath defender and open up the window for Burks to score.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Burks caught a touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota to give the Commanders the lead against Seattle. Despite the team dealing with numerous injuries, Burks emphasized the next-man-up mentality, stating 'just got to be ready for your opportunity.'NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
Burks was expected to be on the field a ton for the Commanders but saw his role diminished after the team brought in Stefon Diggs; Burks scored a TD in Week 3 but the addition of Diggs limits his future opportunity.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Burks beat A.J. Finley for a go-ahead touchdown in the first half, giving Washington a 14-7 lead.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a tight-window touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota early in the game, demonstrating involvement in the Commanders' passing attack during their 33-31 victory over Seattle.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Burks caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota in the second quarter as the Commanders built a two-score lead in their 33-31 upset win over Seattle.PositiveUsageSep 26, 2026
Burks has been targeted only once through two weeks, and Jayden Daniels missed him on that target, overthrowing the wide-open Burks for what should have been an easy touchdown in Dallas. This suggests limited offensive involvement and missed opportunity for production.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Nearly connected with Jayden Daniels on a 56-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's loss to Dallas that should have been completed; the play demonstrates Burks was open downfield and part of the Commanders' offensive design, though execution fell short.NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Nearly caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels in Week 2 against Dallas; the ball barely skimmed off his fingertips in the endzone with Cobie Durant trailing five yards behind, representing a close scoring opportunity that went unrealized.NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Targeted on a deep 55-yard pass from Jayden Daniels in the second quarter intended for the endzone; the ball barely skimmed off his fingertips as he was unable to haul in the pass, with Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant trailing five yards behind.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Daniels missed a wide-open Treylon Burks on a deep ball in the first half; Burks had five yards of separation, representing a missed opportunity in the passing game.NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Treylon Burks was targeted on a 55-yard pass from Jayden Daniels intended for the endzone in the second quarter, but the ball barely skimmed off the receiver's fingertips with Cobie Durant trailing five yards behind, resulting in an incomplete pass and a near-touchdown for Washington.NegativeMatchupSep 20, 2026
Burks was overthrown by Jayden Daniels on a deep throw in Week 2 against Dallas, representing a missed scoring opportunity for the Commanders in their 37-20 loss.PositiveDepth ChartSep 20, 2026
Treylon Burks is active for Week 2 after being listed on the inactives report, confirming his availability for the Commanders-Cowboys matchup.