Logan Paulsen

Logan Paulsen could miss extended time

Washington tight end Logan Paulsen could miss extended time if he opts to get surgery on a toe injury.

What It Means:

This isn't fantasy relevant on the surface, but we can read between the lines a bit. Tight ends Niles Paul and Jordan Reed are likely going to battle for reps whether Paulsen is healthy or not, but if Paulsen misses time, then each could see significant bump in snaps. Reed has been praised for his improved pass blocking earlier in the offseason, though he is already battling a hamstring injury.

Our algorithms project Reed to post 67 catches, 575 yards, and 4 touchdowns this year. Paul, provided he's the backup and Paulsen stays active, is pegged for just 19 catches, 189 yards, and 1 touchdown. This will be a situation to keep an eye on, as both tight ends have proved efficient targets in the past, according to our Reception Net Expected Points metric.