News:Reed Doughty will start at free safety ahead of Oshiomogho Atogwe for a second straight game Week 15 against the Giants.
Analysis: While Doughty might be starting Week 15, he still will likely lose playing time to Atogwe. Doughty remains just a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Redskins safety LaRon Landry (groin) has been ruled out for Week 13 vs. N.Y. Jets. Reed Doughty will start in Landry's absence.
Analysis: Doughty has continued to be a viable option for the Redskins, whether he has filled in for Landry or O.J. Atogwe. Consider him a stopgap Fantasy option for Week 13.
News: Redskins DB Reed Doughty (chest) is active for Week 11 vs. Dallas. He practiced in full all week.
Analysis: Doughty has continued to be a great option at safety again for Washington with the injuries the secondary has sustained. He could be needed to start again Week 11 with LaRon Landry (Achilles') out. You might consider starting Doughty in Fantasy IDP leagues Week 11.
News: Redskins DB Reed Doughty (chest) is listed as probable for Week 11 vs. Dallas. He practiced in full all week.
Analysis: Doughty has continued to be a great option at safety again for Washington with the injuries the secondary has sustained. He could be needed to start again Week 11 with LaRon Landry (Achilles') hurting. You might consider starting Doughty in Fantasy IDP leagues Week 11.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty led them in tackles in the Week 10 loss at Miami. Doughty finished the game with nine total tackles and all of them were of the solo variety. Perry Riley also had nine tackles, but seven of them were solo.
Analysis: Doughty has 20 tackles in his last two games as the Washington secondary continues to be banged up. When Doughty plays a full game, he usually has a very good tackle day. Doughty can be used in a pinch in the Week 11 game against Dallas.
News: Redskins DB Reed Doughty led the team with 10 tackles in Week 1 against the Giants. One of those tackles went for a loss. He did not record any other stats.
Analysis: Doughty has totaled 90-plus tackles in two straight season, making him a viable option in deeper IDP formats. He'll be in position to continue to rack up tackles as long as he remains healthy.
News: Redskins SS Reed Doughty , who will start for the injured LaRon Landry in Week 1 against the Giants, said he's more comfortable playing a second year in this defense. "I can pay attention to what the offense is doing and the reads, not just trying to figure out my technique and where I'm supposed to end up," Doughty said.
Analysis: Doughty has totaled 90-plus tackles in two straight seasons, so the Redskins have full confidence in him that he can replace Landry for however long the veteran will be out. But once Landry is healthy, then Doughty becomes a rotational safety. The Giants like to run the football, so Doughty might have a nice stat total Week 1. Consider him a stopgap Fantasy option until Landry returns.
News: Washington re-signed DB Reed Doughty to a three-year contract on Wednesday, according to the team's official Twitter feed. Doughty played in 15 games with the Redskins last season and received a career-high nine starts after LaRon Landry was placed on IR.
Analysis: Doughty, who is entering his sixth NFL season, benefited from the increased playing time and racked up a career-high 93 tackles. He has just one career interception and will look to find playing time in Washington's crowded secondary this year. Leave him ignored in IDP Fantasy drafts.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty was active for the Redskins season finale against the Giants. He missed Week 16 because of a concussion, but was deemed healthy enough to play to finish the season.
Analysis: Doughty has 89 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble in his 14 games this year. He's worth using as a last resort DB option in the deepest of IDP Fantasy leagues. He can be ignored heading into Draft Day 2011.
News: Redskins S Reed Doughty has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Jaguars with a concussion. Doughty was injured in last week's 33-30 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Doughty had seen an increase in snaps with LaRon Landry on IR but now could miss the rest of the season. Consider him a low-end Fantasy DB, when healthy.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty, playing more with LaRon Landry on IR, got injured himself in the Week 15 game at Dallas. Doughty, who had three tackles and a sack in the performance, suffered a head injury and could not return. Doughty told the Washington Post after the game that he thought he'd be fine.
Analysis: Doughty may have actually been solid in IDP leagues down the stretch. He'll have to come back healthy for Week 16, however, at Jacksonville. For now, consider him just a low-end option.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty had his third straight big game filling in for the injured LaRon Landry in the Week 14 loss to Tampa Bay. Doughty recorded nine tackles for the Redskins and has at least nine stops in three straight games.
Analysis: Doughty has averaged 9.25 tackles per game over his last four contests since Landry has missed time. Landry might be back for Week 15 at Dallas, however. Unless Landry is out, Doughty will continue to have just low-end Fantasy value.
News: Redskins DB Reed Doughty started in place of the injured LaRon Landry (Achilles') in Week 13 against the Giants. He led the team with 10 tackles (seven solo). He has 27 tackles in his last three games.
Analysis: Doughty has been outstanding since Landry went out of the lineup. He did have a few good games earlier this season even when Landry was active. But since Doughty doesn't get many sacks or interceptions, he remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Redskins S Reed Doughty should get the start in the secondary after LaRon Landry did not make the trip to Nashville as the team prepares to face the Titans in Week 11.
Analysis: Doughty will be filling in for Landry likely only for one week, so he continues to have minimal Fantasy value. Keep him off of rosters.
News: Redskins S Reed Doughty was all over the field against the Colts in the Week 6 loss. He racked up 11 tackles (3 solo) against Indianapolis, even one on special teams.
Analysis: Doughty has proven to be a consistent tackler in the NFL. Still, he does not start enough games to be a consistent Fantasy contributer. He might be worth claiming off of waivers if LaRon Landry or Kareem Moore get injured.
News: Redskins S Reed Doughty had a monster game in Week 2 against the Texans. Doughty had 14 tackles in the 30-27 loss, including 10 solo. He was also credited with one pass defended.
Analysis: Doughty saw action in 15 games last season, a career high, and managed a career-high 91 tackles with an interception. As long as he keeps getting consistent playing time, Doughty could be in line for a big year. Consider him a low-end DB option in IDP leagues heading into Week 3 at St. Louis.
News: Washington Redskins free safety Kareem Moore will be sidelined four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on his sprained right knee. Moore had been one of the pleasant surprises of training camp, moving into a starting role after two seasons as a backup. Reed Doughty will take Moore's spot in Friday's game against the New York Jets. Chris Horton will also compete for the starting job.
Analysis: Doughty saw action in 15 games last season, a career high, and managed a career-high 91 tackles with an interception. With more playing time, he could have another career season. Still, he isn't expected to put together the type of numbers that would make him viable for IDP Fantasy leagues.
News: The Redskins have re-signed restricted free agent safety Reed Doughty to a one-year contract. He has already been a regular participant in offseason minicamps and workouts, so the signing was expected.
Analysis: Doughty has played in 45 games with 16 starts over four seasons. He returned from back surgery in 2008 to play in 15 games last year, starting nine. But he's not expected to crack Washington's starting lineup, meaning that you can ignore him in Fantasy drafts for now.
News: The Redskins have placed safety Reed Doughty on injured reserve, officially ending his season. Also Wednesday, the team signed running back P.J. Hill and cornerback Marcus McCauley. Doughty sustained a high ankle sprain after making his first career interception last week. Hill was signed off the Eagles practice squad. McCauley has been with the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings in his three NFL seasons. He was cut last week by the Saints.
Analysis: None of these players were or are expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them off of rosters for now.
News: Washington coach Jim Zorn said Monday that starting safety Reed Doughty has a high ankle sprain and probably will be listed as doubtful against the Chargers.
Analysis: Doughty had been a low-end DB option. He can safely be cut from all Fantasy leagues.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty led the Redskins with nine tackles in the Week 10 win over the Broncos. He added a fumble recovery on Correll Buckhalter's lost fumble.
Analysis: Doughty has 53 tackles and a sack on the season for Washington. He has been one of Washington's best tacklers this season. Still, leave him on waivers in most Fantasy formats. He's not worth using in IDP leagues for Week 11 at Dallas.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty led the Redskins in tackles Week 6 with eight. The Redskins lost to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Doughty has 35 tackles and has been one of Washington's best tacklers this season. Still, leave him on waivers in most Fantasy formats. He's not worth using in IDP leagues Week 7 against the Eagles.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty left Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Panthers in the 4th quarter with a sprained elbow. He did not return. Doughty finished with three tackles.
Analysis: Doughty has 27 tackles on the season for the Redskins. He is a nice player out of the secondary but he doesn't normally have a big game like had Week 4 with 11 tackles. Leave him on waivers in most Fantasy formats. He's not worth using in IDP leagues Week 6 against Kansas City, even if healthy.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty led the team with 11 tackles in a Week 4 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Doughty has 24 tackles on the season for the Redskins. He is a nice player out of the secondary but he doesn't normally have a big game like had Week 4. Leave him on waivers in most Fantasy formats. He's not worth using in IDP leagues Week 5 at Carolina.
News: The Washington Redskins are switching their starting strong safety, giving Reed Doughty the job and demoting Chris Horton. Defensive coordinator Greg Blache also says Thursday there will be strategic changes when Washington (1-2) hosts Tampa Bay (0-3) this weekend, with a more "maverick" approach. The Redskins' defense ranks last in the NFL in third-down conversions, allowing opponents to convert 51 percent of the time. Doughty, a fourth-year player, hasn't started a game since Oct. 5, 2008; he missed most of last season with a back injury. Horton replaced Doughty in the lineup and started 10 games in 2008 as a rookie. Horton also started the first three games this season, although Doughty did get playing time, too.
Analysis: Doughty and Horton have minimal Fantasy value in IDP leagues, but keep an eye on Doughty's play going forward to see if he's worth adding off the waiver wire.
News: Redskins DB LaRon Landry finished second on the team with 8 solo tackles in Week 3's loss to the Lions. Reed Doughty finished with 7 tackles.
Analysis: Landry is a solid tackler as a safety and can be used in most Fantasy IDP leagues as a No. 2 or No. 3 option. Doughty has less value but has been playing well of late. We don't recommend Doughty in Week 4 against Tampa Bay but go ahead and use Landry.
News: Safety Reed Doughty has re-signed with the Redskins. The signing Wednesday means he will return for a fourth season with the team and is expected to back up Chris Horton. Doughty became an unrestricted free agent before the start of free agency. Last year, Doughty played in only four games because of a back injury.
Analysis: Doughty won't post enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep him off of Fantasy rosters.
News: Washington hosts the Rams in Week 6 and has listed the following players as being inactive for the contest: WR Malcolm Kelly, DB Reed Doughty, DL Erasmus James, DL Rob Jackson and DB Justin Hamilton.
Analysis: Kelly didn't record a stat last Sunday and doesn't play a critical enough role on offense for this injury to matter in Fantasy. None of the other aforementioned players have any Fantasy relevance at this time.
News: Washington DB Reed Doughty is officially out against the Rams in Week 6 with a back injury.
Analysis: Doughty is a respected player in the locker room, especially after he entered the lineup for the late Taylor last December. Doughty finished with 49 tackles and a half-sack in six starts last season. He's a low-end Fantasy DB with upside in IDP leagues, when healthy. Since he's not, ignore him for now.
News: Washington lists the following players as inactive for Week 2 against the Saints: DB Reed Doughty, DB Kareem Moore, LB Marcus Washington, LB Khary Campbell and DL Rob Jackson.
Analysis: Washington is normally a low-end Fantasy IDP LB option but has no value in Week 2 now. None of the other aforementioned players have any Fantasy relevance at this time.
News: Redskins.com reports that Reed Doughty appears to have a hold on the starting strong safety position at the moment. Defensive coordinator Greg Blache likes what he saw from him last season after moving to the starter's role when LaRon Landry moved to free safety for the deceased Sean Taylor. "If you give someone an opportunity, the good ones are going to rise to it, and the so-so aren't," Blache said. "Reed is one of those guys who is going to rise to the challenge. When you first meet him, you see a serious individual. You see someone committed to football. He has that passion for the game. He has got the smarts. It's not like he's infallible and he never makes a mistake, but he doesn't make the same mistake twice. That's his trademark. And that's why he has gotten so much better."
Analysis: Doughty is a respected player in the locker room, especially after he entered the lineup for the late Taylor last December. Doughty finished with 49 tackles and a half-sack in six starts last season. He's a low-end Fantasy DB with upside in IDP leagues. With Landry opposite hitting the stuffing out of people, Doughty could see an increase in interceptions.
News: Redskins DB Reed Doughty totaled 10 tackles (six solo) during a Week 15 win against the Giants. It was his first double-digit tackle performance of the season, but he has six or more tackles in his last five games.
Analysis: Doughty was picked to replace the slain Sean Taylor at free safety and has done an admirable job trying to fill some big shoes. He is managing some nice performances, but is still merely just a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Redskins DB Reed Doughty totaled seven tackles (five solo) and 1/2 sack during a Week 14 win against the Bears. He now has six or more tackles in his last four games.
Analysis: Doughty was picked to replace the slain Sean Taylor at free safety and has done an admirable job trying to fill some big shoes. He is managing some nice performances, but is still merely just a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: When Reed Doughty runs onto the field Sunday against the Bills, he knows people will point and say: "That's the guy taking Sean Taylor's spot." Every NFL player wants to be a starter. No one wants it to happen this way. "I'll never be able to replace Sean," Doughty said, "as a person or as a player." Doughty became the reluctant heir at free safety for the Washington Redskins after Taylor was shot to death this week in Miami, where police announced late Friday that four men had been arrested. As players and coaches mourn the loss of a friend, Doughty has the additional burden of filling an enormous void on the playing field. "I'm only going to go out there and do my best with the abilities I've been given," Doughty said. "And I'm going to try to honor Sean through that play and really honor God through that play because that's what Sean would want."
Analysis: Doughty is a second-year player, a 2006 sixth-round draft pick from Northern Colorado. Until now, the 25-year-old safety has mostly been known for a personal burden involving his own family: His 1-year-old son, Micah, was born six months early, undergoes dialysis daily and will have a kidney transplant next year. He started his first NFL game two weeks ago, against the Dallas Cowboys, because Taylor was out with a sprained knee. Doughty was benched in the fourth quarter after the defense allowed two big downfield plays, but he started again last week against Tampa Bay and played better in a 19-13 loss. Doughty is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DB at this time.
News: Redskins DB Reed Doughty, starting in place of the injured Sean Taylor, led his team with eight tackles in Washington's 19-13 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 12.
Analysis: Doughty's outing in Week 12 was a nice one, but he will be going back to the bench as soon as Taylor returns to the lineup. Ignore him in all Fantasy formats at this time. The Redskins host the Bills in Week 13.
News: Notable inactives for Week 11 include: Buccaneers QB Luke McCown (No. 3 QB), CB Alan Zemaitis, LB Shelton Quarles, WR Paris Warren, DE Ellis Wyms and DE Simeon Rice. LB Barrett Ruud, Jon Bradley and Dewayne White will start for Quarles, Wyms and Rice, respectively. For the Redskins, QB Todd Collins (No. 3 QB), CB Mike Rumph, FS Reed Doughty, DT Ryan Boschetti, WR David Patten, WR Santana Moss and DT Anthony Montgomery are inactive. Antwaan Randle El will start for Moss.
Analysis: Anyone inactive should be benched or off Fantasy rosters for Week 11 action.
News: Notable Redskins inactive for Week 9 against the Cowboys include: WR David Patten, QB Jason Campbell, DB Mike Rumph, DB Reed Doughty, DL Anthony Montgomery and DL Ryan Boschetti.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Fantasy purposes in Week 9.
News: Notable Redskins inactives for Week 3 include: QB Jason Campbell (emergency QB), DB Reed Doughty, DB Shawn Springs, RB T.J. Duckett, DL Ryan Boschetti and DL Joe Salave'a.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Week 3.
News: The Washington Redskins announced QB Jason Campbell, SS Reed Doughty, OT Jim Molinaro, DL Anthony Montgomery, DB Mike Rumph, DB Shawn Springs (abdominal) and DL Renaldo Wynn (ankle) are inactive for Week 1 against Minnesota.
Analysis: When he is able to play, Doughty is not a recommended Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Redskins S Reed Doughty's baby was born several weeks premature. Doughty, on the bubble for a roster spot, missed Thursday's game to fly to Colorado to attend the birth.
Analysis: Doughty won't impact any Fantasy IDP leagues, even if he makes the roster. Ignore him.
