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DAL at WSH — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 18 of the 2026 NFL season.

DAL

DAL · Away

WSH

WSH · Home

Sunday, January 10, 2027

12:00 AM EST

Fantasy Targets by Team

DAL Targets

Dak Prescott QB · DAL

18.7

avg pts (24g)

CeeDee Lamb WR · DAL

16.6

avg pts (28g)

George Pickens WR · DAL

14.7

avg pts (31g)

Javonte Williams RB · DAL

12.1

avg pts (33g)

Joe Milton QB · DAL

10.6

avg pts (3g)

WSH Targets

Historical data updating as 2026 season progresses.

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

DAL

high Kyrie Irving injury update

The Mavericks are 19-35 and pivoting towards a rebuild, so this news is not a big surprise. By waiting until the 2026-27…

high Dereck Lively II injury update

Lively remains in early rehab stages from December right foot surgery with uncertain training camp participation. His st…

high Kyrie Irving return from injury

Irving will miss the entire 2025-26 season recovering from torn ACL, returning in 2026-27. His absence significantly imp…

medium P.J. Washington role reduction

Washington's role at risk with Morez Johnson and Lawal draft additions. Durability concerns (56 games in 2025-26) compou…

medium Cooper Flagg role reduction

Flagg faces potential usage downtick when Kyrie Irving returns in 2026-27, though improved spacing from Irving could inc…

medium Santi Aldama return from injury

Aldama joins Dallas after right knee arthroscopic surgery in March. He'll compete for frontcourt minutes with Johnson an…

WSH

No active signals

Defense vs Position Matchup

DAL defense — pts allowed

QB 20.4 avg pts

RB 10.1 avg pts

WR 9.8 avg pts

TE 6.7 avg pts

WSH defense — pts allowed

Data updating for 2026 season

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the DAL vs WSH game?

Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Dak Prescott. See the full target list and injury updates above.

Is this a good DFS game for Week 18?

Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.

What is the fantasy matchup outlook for DAL players this week?

Defense vs position matchup data for WSH is shown above. Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.

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