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NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026
Burks signed a 1-year deal worth $1.26m–$1.99m in 2026. The source projected he and Dyami Brown would get regular snaps but neither would likely exceed 30 catches or 300 yards. The update notes Burks is tracking for 430 yards in 17 games, slightly ahead of the source's projection, and has not contributed on special teams.NegativeDepth ChartOct 27, 2026
Treylon Burks is returning to practice after an injury and is being considered for Terry McLaurin's role in the wide receiver depth chart. Burks left the 49ers game with an injury but is expected back at practice. He is one of several receivers, along with Dyami Brown, being evaluated to fill McLaurin's vacancy.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
On the Commanders' Rider play-action concept against the Cowboys, Burks runs a streak right down the seam. This combination with McLaurin's high cross is designed to attack single-high safety coverages like the one the Cowboys play. Daniels reads the safety and pulls the trigger to Burks on the go route, but puts slightly too much on the pass; despite Burks making a full diving effort, the ball grazes his fingertips and falls incomplete. If Daniels takes a yard off that throw, Burks has an uncontested 55-yard touchdown.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Expected to assume McLaurin's X position and route responsibilities as part of the Commanders' receiver rotation following McLaurin's season-ending knee injury.PositiveInjuryOct 26, 2026
Treylon Burks will be worked back into practice after the bye week and is expected to return; he is among the receivers (along with Burks and Brown) more suited for the X receiver role, positioning him to handle some of McLaurin's workload.NegativeUsageOct 22, 2026
Receiver Treylon Burks was targeted on a critical late-game decision by Jayden Daniels with two minutes left, down six points from the San Francisco 17-yard line on fourth-and-3. Daniels attempted a low-percentage throw to Burks at the edge of the end zone instead of dumping to running back Rachaad White in the left flat or running the ball himself, with the 49ers having downfield targets locked down in man coverage. This decision-making error contributed to the Commanders' loss.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Treylon Burks remains on the Commanders' roster as a receiving option alongside Antonio Williams to help replace production with Terry McLaurin out; the source notes he is still available to contribute to the offense.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Expected to fill part of McLaurin's role with contested-catch ability—McLaurin's 'superpower.' If healthy and available, Burks is fair to assume will start and play significant snaps. He is one component of a 'McLaurin Voltron' approach where the Commanders deploy multiple receivers to replicate different aspects of McLaurin's skill set; Washington must scheme towards his contested-catch strengths.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Forced into larger role in passing game following McLaurin's season-ending injury. Expected to see increased offensive opportunities as Washington adjusts depth chart.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
WR Treylon Burks makes the most of his opportunities; he played a good game with 4 catches for 66 yards and had a late fourth-quarter leaping attempt at the goal line that he couldn't hang onto thanks to a 49ers defender's effort. Dan Quinn repeatedly calls for more touches for Burks.NegativeDepth ChartOct 20, 2026
Burks is designated as the No. 2 receiver in the Commanders' receiving hierarchy moving forward, establishing his role in the passing attack behind Stefon Diggs.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Burks was limited all three days of practice but has no game designation, indicating he is expected to play vs. the 49ers.PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026
Treylon Burks is featured in TD scorer prop (+600) with source prediction of a 40+ yard TD from Jayden Daniels to Burks.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
Questionable for Monday vs. San Francisco with a new shoulder injury that has cropped up. Status uncertain pending Monday's game.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Wide receiver has new shoulder injury that cropped up; new injury adds to availability concerns.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Burks caught 2 of 5 targets for 26 yards (40% reception rate, ADOT 9.0 yards) with low productivity at 0.96 yards per route run. On a positive note, he posted the highest run blocking grade on the team at 76.6.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Burks was limited in practice Thursday with a new shoulder injury that has cropped up, adding to the Commanders' receiver depth concerns alongside Diggs and McLaurin.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
Burks is featured in Washington's dagger concept and in two-level read progressions; his routes create a two-level read with Okonkwo that puts linebacker Tremaine Edmunds in a position where his decision determines Daniels' next move. When Edmunds stays with Okonkwo, the middle of the field opens for Burks, and Daniels recognizes the opening and delivers an accurate pass to Burks for a first down. The source notes this is an example of Daniels' composure and processing ability, showing Burks as a key secondary read in progression concepts.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Burks was targeted on a critical throw during the Commanders' second overtime possession designed to put the team in field goal position. The source notes: "featured exactly-where-they-had-to-be throws to Terry McLaurin to start and Treylon Burks to put them in position to kick." This demonstrates Burks' role as a late-game target in high-leverage situations, suggesting he remains part of the Commanders' offensive hierarchy despite limited overall production.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Treylon Burks made a significant rushing play, running through the Giants defense during the Commanders-Giants game on October 11, 2026, demonstrating offensive production and elusiveness in the Commanders' ground attack.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Received clutch throws from Jayden Daniels down the stretch in Week 5 tie against the Giants, contributing to the Commanders' late-game offensive efforts.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Burks caught a pass from Jayden Daniels late in the game against the Giants that moved the Commanders into field-goal range. He went out of bounds at the Giants' 26-yard line with 1 minute, 2 seconds remaining, setting up what should have been a 43-yard field goal attempt. The catch was part of Washington's drive to get into comfortable kicking distance, though the subsequent end-game sequence resulted in a tie.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Burks received a big pass from Jayden Daniels in overtime to get Washington into position for the decisive points, with roughly a minute left in the game. He had an important completion and demonstrated tackle-breaking ability on a catch-and-run late in the game, showing he was a key target in critical moments.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Burks is in line for more catches given injuries at the top of the Commanders' wideout depth chart, but the source emphasizes his greater value should be as a blocker in this game. His 6-foot-2, 225-pound frame will be used on crack-back blocks in stacked alignments to collapse the Giants' defensive backs in space, combining with wrap-around blocks by tight ends Sinnott and Bates to flatten defenders.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Burks is in line for more catches given the injuries at the top of the Commanders' wideout depth chart (Diggs ruled out, McLaurin questionable). However, the source emphasizes that Burks' greater value in Week 5 should be as a blocker in the run game against the Giants. His 6-foot-2, 225-pound frame will be used on crack-back blocks in stacked alignments to collapse the Giants' defensive backs on the edges, working in combination with tight ends John Bates and Ben Sinnott to flatten defenders in space and create free lanes for Jacory Croskey-Merritt on outside-zone runs.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Treylon Burks is positioned to become a prominent feature in the Commanders' offensive strategy with Stefon Diggs out and Terry McLaurin not at full health. The source notes Burks has always had the talent but consistency is his biggest stumbling block; he's caught only three passes on six targets this season but two have gone for touchdowns. Burks is described as 'a big-play waiting to happen' and needs to show these qualities more often without Diggs to lean on.PositiveProjectionOct 10, 2026
Treylon Burks is listed at +350 odds for an anytime TD scorer prop bet, indicating opportunity for touchdown scoring as a backup receiving option with Diggs ruled out and McLaurin questionable.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, with both non-catches on contested targets. He was the third most productive receiver at a respectable 1.88 Y/RR.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Wide receiver Treylon Burks is dealing with a shoulder issue and is listed as a full participant heading into Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
WR Treylon Burks is dealing with a shoulder issue but is listed as a full participant.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a long touchdown pass from rookie Athan Kaliakmanis in Week 4 against the Colts, providing one of the few bright spots in the Commanders' offensive performance with the third-string quarterback.PositiveBreakoutOct 6, 2026
Wide receiver Treylon Burks is separating himself in the receiver room and is the guy taking a jump after concerns about who would step up before Stefon Diggs arrived. He's getting open deep and scoring touchdowns; if he can count on a Burks deep touchdown once every two weeks, that's a great season, and it's trending that way. Even if he's strictly a deep threat, Washington has needed one.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Burks caught a deep bomb from Kaliakmanis in the third quarter, one of the rookie QB's successful deep throws that gave the Commanders a scare against the Colts.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
In three games, Burks has been targeted 6 times with 3 receptions and 2 TDs (should have been three, as Jayden Daniels overthrew him when wide open on a deep ball); 60 receiving yards; also blocked effectively. The source notes he was beaten on a deep ball by Sauce Gardner, indicating he's getting deep-ball opportunities.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Caught a touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis when the Commanders were down two scores, demonstrating receiving production and connection with the emergency starter quarterback in Week 4.PositiveUsageOct 2, 2026
Burks was a solid 2/2 for 13 yards and 1 TD, including a short middle touchdown reception from Marcus Mariota.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Burks scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 3, benefiting from a beautiful setup by David Blough that used Stefon Diggs as an RB to pin the underneath defender and open up the window for Burks to score. He was also targeted by Marcus Mariota in the upgraded wide receiver room.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a touchdown from Mariota and did a nice job bodying out the defender; the source explicitly states 'Treylon Burks needs more targets — PERIOD!' indicating he should see increased offensive usage.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Caught a touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota to give the Commanders the lead against Seattle; emphasized readiness mentality when asked about stepping up amid team injuries, stating 'just got to be ready for your opportunity.'PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Treylon Burks caught a tight-window touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota in Week 3 against Seattle, demonstrating his role in the Commanders' passing attack and ability to make plays in contested situations.PositiveUsageSep 26, 2026
Treylon Burks has been targeted only once so far in the first two weeks. Jayden Daniels missed that target, overthrowing the wide-open Burks for what should have been an easy touchdown in Dallas.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
The source predicts Treylon Burks scores the Commanders' only TD vs the Seahawks in Week 3. Burks was close to breaking a big play last week and has a TD scorer prop at +1400.PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026
Treylon Burks told reporters after practice that the team is sticking together and he believes it will eventually pay off, expressing confidence in the team's direction despite early-season struggles.NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026
Did not catch his lone target in Week 2 against Dallas.NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026
Daniels, operating from under center, narrowly missed Burks on what should have been a 56-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's loss to Dallas. Indicates Burks was open and involved in the passing game but the play fell just short.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Daniels missed a wide-open Treylon Burks on a deep ball, with Burks having five yards of separation, indicating opportunity was available but not capitalized on in the first half.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Active for Week 2 against Dallas Cowboys; confirmed available for fantasy lineups after injury concern.PositiveRoleSep 20, 2026
Wide receiver active for Week 2 after being inactive last week; gives Washington a bigger receiving option against the Cowboys secondary.NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026
Burks was among the five players on the 53-man active roster who did not dress against Philadelphia in Week 1, despite being featured among the starters in the Week 1 depth chart. The team dressed four tight ends and five wide receivers instead. However, with TE Chig Okonkwo out this week, the roster math has shifted. Burks brings his 6-foot-2, 225-pound frame, works well over the middle, and has a bigger catch radius than most of Washington's receiving room. Quinn noted his impact at the Z position: "Deep routes, in-breaking routes, he's got a long catch radius, and so that's the thing that you feel on a regular basis."NegativeValueSep 18, 2026
Prop bet at +1400 for anytime TD scorer against Dallas Cowboys.PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
The source recommends activating Burks and giving him increased snaps in the intermediate areas of the field. The source states: "I would activate Burks and let him work the intermediate areas of the field with his outstanding play strength and big body. Tight end Chig Okonkwo and Burks would put a lot more pressure on linebackers and safeties, which could open up space for others." The source also notes Burks is a much better blocker in the run game than Dyami Brown.NegativeDepth ChartSep 13, 2026
WR Treylon Burks is inactive for Week 1 as a healthy scratch, reducing receiver availability for the Commanders.PositiveDepth ChartSep 8, 2026
Listed as third starting receiver on the Commanders' Week 1 depth chart, ahead of Antonio Williams and Dyami Brown; positioned to see regular snaps in a three-receiver set alongside Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Burks is listed among receivers who could get opportunities to step forward in Week 1 against the Eagles if the Eagles focus on shutting down Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. The source notes that with McLaurin and Diggs as the Eagles' obvious priorities, a stack of guys including Burks could see opportunities.NegativeDepth ChartSep 4, 2026
Veteran receiver Treylon Burks is on the Commanders 53-man roster but is likely to be a game-day inactive given the special teams value of McCaffrey and Lane; if active, he could serve as a big-bodied target option depending on matchups.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Treylon Burks is part of the Commanders' super deep receiver group, which is unorthodox with seven receivers on the roster.NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026
Burks sat out Friday night's preseason finale while Luke McCaffrey played, a signal that caused the source to remove Burks from the 53-man roster projection. The source notes uncertainty about the true meaning of the snap distribution but followed the on-field evidence.PositiveDepth ChartAug 27, 2026
Treylon Burks is competing with Dyami Brown for the No. 6 receiver spot – keeping seven doesn't seem likely – and could make one of them a trade target. Burks is a big-play option who provides injury protection and a big-body in the pattern, but faces roster bubble pressure in a deep receiver group after the Stefon Diggs signing.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Burks is among eight receivers competing for the last three or four roster spots after the Commanders added Stefon Diggs as the No. 2 receiver behind Terry McLaurin. Rookie Antonio Williams is a lock to make the roster, leaving limited spots available.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Treylon Burks has done enough in preseason to stick around on the Commanders roster, securing a spot in the wide receiver room ahead of Van Jefferson.PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Treylon Burks is projected as a lock on the 53-man roster at wide receiver; the Commanders have far more depth at the position in 2026 than in 2025.PositiveDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Burks is among the receivers making a strong case for themselves in a competitive depth chart behind anchors Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin. The Commanders have good depth at receiver, which is a positive problem to have heading into final 53-man roster cuts. Burks and others in the room are doing an excellent job of making their case for roster inclusion.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Wide receiver is competing for one or two remaining roster spots alongside Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson Jr.; Jaden Bradley's strong preseason performance and long-term upside has made the competition more challenging for Burks.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Treylon Burks participated in WR drills on Day 12 of training camp and was among the punt returners working on special teams; he is active in both offensive and special teams drills.NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026
Was involved in Friday's preseason game as part of the receiver rotation competing for roster spots.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Burks caught one pass in the preseason opener. Despite roster competition and some external questions about his fit, the Commanders organization genuinely loves his potential and he has worked hard since his arrival, signaling internal confidence in his development and role.PositiveUsageAug 13, 2026
Burks caught a touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels on a deep throw during joint practice with Miami; his touchdown catch elicited the loudest response from the thousands of season ticket holders in attendance.PositiveUsageAug 12, 2026
Continued to work with the return teams on Tuesday, but also made several offensive plays in Wednesday's joint practice. Hauled in a 70-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels while beating double coverage.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Slimmed down this offseason and has improved conditioning, allowing him to go longer and faster with his lighter weight. Quinn highlighted his big catches on the sidelines and on the field, indicating improved performance capability and playmaking.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Listed as the backup wide receiver and as a punt returner on the Commanders' first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 season.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Treylon Burks is competing for the Z receiver role in the Commanders offense. If rookie Antonio Williams wins the slot receiver job, Diggs moves to Z and opens up the Z spot for Burks, Dyami Brown, or Luke McCaffrey to compete for.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Burks is competing for the Z receiver role in David Blough's offense. If Diggs moves to the slot, the Z spot would open up for Burks, Dyami Brown, or Luke McCaffrey to win the job.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Daniels singled out Treylon Burks in his wide receiver discussion on Saturday, and after recovering from foot soreness, Burks continued to take first-team reps alongside McCaffery in the wide receiver room competition.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Former first-round pick offers intriguing specialized traits as a physical possession target; will fill specialized package roles in the Commanders offense alongside Dyami Brown, who serves as the deep threat.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Former first-round pick offers intriguing specialized traits as a physical possession target. Will fill specialized package roles in the Commanders' receiving corps alongside Dyami Brown. With Diggs in the room, coasting isn't an option; his relentless practice habits and strict standard of route precision will force everyone to earn their snaps by outworking him.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Running with the first team at WR; involved in trick plays including a hook-and-ladder with Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
The fifth-year veteran is most negatively impacted by the Diggs signing. Burks was in conversation to be Washington's No. 2 receiver with a shot at heavy on-field involvement, but that opportunity now seems unlikely if top receivers stay healthy. While he offers size and physicality in the pattern, a large sum of targets potentially available to him is now gone, forcing him into an uphill roster battle despite his contested-catch ability.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Wide receiver Treylon Burks is working with quarterback Jayden Daniels and continuing to add to the Commanders' offense, indicating he is integrated into the team's passing game development.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Returning veteran Treylon Burks is competing for one or two remaining receiver roster spots on the Commanders, depending on whether the team keeps five or six receivers on the final 53-man roster.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Wide receiver continuing to integrate into the offense and working with quarterback Jayden Daniels in training camp, building chemistry and adding to the receiving room's development.