QSteven Sims
WR FA
Mon 9/28/20 9:25 AM

Sims didn't draw any targets in Sunday's 34-20 loss to Cleveland, playing only 35 percent of snaps on offense and returning three kicks for 23 yards.
EDGE Analysis
Sims was listed as questionable with a toe injury, and while he was deemed healthy enough for his usual role in the return game, Isaiah Wright stepped up to take a bunch of his playing time on offense, catching four of six targets for 24 yards while handling 45 percent snap share. Washington also got a nice game from No. 3 receiver Dontrelle Inman, who scored a pair of touchdowns while playing 69 percent of snaps but suffered a wrist injury in the fourth quarter. It's possible this was all related to Sims' toe injury, but if not, it looks like the team has a crowded receiver rotation behind locked-in No. 1 Terry McLaurin. Next up is a highly difficult matchup with the Ravens in Week 4, though Baltimore will be playing on short rest after battling Kansas City on Monday Night Football in Week 3.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Sun 9/27/20 11:44 AM

Sims (toe) is active Week 3 against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Sims steadily upgraded his practice status throughout the week, so it's not too surprising to see him out on the field for the road matchup against Cleveland. He'll likely resume his regular role as the No. 2 wideout, as well as serve as the primary kick return option. It's a small sample size of just two games, but Sims will be going up against a Browns defense that has given up the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Fri 9/25/20 1:07 PM

Sims (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sims upgraded his practice participation throughout the week, going from absent (Wednesday) to limited (Thursday) to full (Friday). He should be out there Sunday as Washington's No. 2 receiver, but fantasy managers will want to make sure when the team releases its inactive list around 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. Sims has played 87 percent of offensive snaps this season while also returning punts and kickoffs.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Thu 9/24/20 1:49 PM

Sims (toe) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Washington held Sims out of Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury, so his elevation to some work Thursday is a step in the right direction as the team prepares for Sunday's game at Cleveland. So far this season, he's a close second in offensive snap share (86.8 percent) behind No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin (93.4). That said, Sims has accounted for just six catches (on seven targets) for 103 yards and no touchdowns through two games.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Wed 9/23/20 1:51 PM

Sims (toe) isn't practicing Wednesday, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sims played 91 percent of offensive snaps in Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Cardinals, catching three of five targets for 53 yards and losing a fumble on a punt return. His usage suggests the toe injury isn't serious, or else he suffered it at the very end of the game. A return to practice Thursday would put Sims on track to suit up Sunday in Cleveland.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Mon 9/21/20 7:20 AM

Sims caught three of five targets for 53 yards in a 30-15 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The usage was a bit more promising than the stat line suggests, as both incompletions were on downfield throws and Sims also had two would-be targets wiped out by defensive penalties. On a less promising note, he lost a fumble on a punt return, setting up the Cardinals for a 14-point lead early in the game. Sims played 91 percent of snaps on offense, in addition to handling both punt and kick returns. He appears locked in as Washington's No. 2 receiver ahead of a Week 3 trip to Cleveland.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Mon 9/14/20 10:09 AM

Sims caught each of his three targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Eagles, playing 83 percent of snaps on offense.
EDGE Analysis
Sims also took five punt returns for 17 yards and lined up as the deep man for kickoffs (all of which were touchbacks). His target total may have been disappointing, but the playing time and efficiency suggests he's the clear No. 2 receiver behind Terry McLaurin. Meanwhile, Dontrelle Inman caught two of five targets for 21 yards, handling 51 percent snap share.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Tue 9/8/20 3:31 PM

Sims is listed as a starter at wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner on Washington's initial 2020 depth chart.
EDGE Analysis
It sounds like the second-year pro will be busy in a Week 1 matchup with the Eagles. After putting up 259 receiving yards and four touchdowns over the final month of his rookie campaign, Sims never faced a serious challenge for a starting job in 2020, with reports out of training camp suggesting he could even see more snaps on the perimeter this year. Sims still figures to play a lot of slot in three-wide formations, but the key for fantasy value could be whether or not he stays on the field as an outside receiver in two-wide sets. He should be valuable in return yardage leagues, and he even has a shot to establish mainstream fantasy value, potentially serving as the No. 2 option in Washington's passing game.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Wed 7/29/20 10:17 AM

Sims could get a look in the "Z" receiver spot under new Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner, Mark Bullock of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Listed at 5-foot-10 and 176 pounds, Sims operated as a slot specialist last year, coming on strong at the end of his rookie campaign with 230 yards and four scores over the final four weeks. He's undersized even by slot standards, but he flashed some speed on a 65-yard touchdown run and a 91-yard kick return. With Kelvin Harmon (knee) out for the season and Washington otherwise lacking in wideout options across from Terry McLaurin, there may be an opportunity for Sims to capture the Z role Curtis Samuel handled in Turner's Carolina offense last year. Samuel finished 34th in the NFL in targets (104) and tied for 11th in air yards (1,520), but he was limited to 6.0 yards per target, the sixth-worst mark among qualified wide receivers. Sims was actually third-to-last at 5.5 YPT, with a 7.1 average depth of target (aDOT) and 60.7 percent catch rate. Even if the perimeter role doesn't pan out, Sims should have the edge over Trey Quinn for slot snaps.

QSteven Sims
WR FA
Mon 4/27/20 11:37 AM

Sims will be joined by 2020 draft picks Antonio Gibson (third round) and Antonio Gandy-Golden (fourth round) in the Washington offense, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson, in particular, could emerge as a threat to Sims, who went undrafted out of Kansas last year but emerged as a slot regular by the end of his rookie season. Gibson offers similar speed (4.39 40) in a much larger body (6-0, 228), and he split time between the slot and backfield at Memphis. On the other hand, Gibson didn't get significant playing time until his senior campaign, so Sims should have an advantage when it comes to route running and the mental aspect of the game. Meanwhile, Gandy-Golden figures to battle Kelvin Harmon for perimeter reps across from locked-in No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin.