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Film Session: Why Commanders WR Olamide Zacchaeus’ skillset is being undervalued

Film Session breaking down new Commanders receiver Olamide Zaccheaus

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In its newest unofficial depth chart, the Washington Commanders listed Olamide Zaccheaus as a starting wide receiver. Sure, there will be a lot of rotation amongst the receivers on a given game day, but Zaccheaus can capitalize significantly on the opportunity he has earned with Washington. Last year was a wasted season for Zaccheaus, hauling in just ten catches on 20 targets in 17 games played. However, in his previous two seasons before making the unfortunate decision to sign in Philadelphia, he had shown to be an ascending player for the Atlanta Falcons.

Receiving & Rushing Table
Games Receiving Rushing Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Tgt Rec Yds Y/R TD 1D Succ% Lng R/G Y/G Ctch% Y/Tgt Att Yds TD 1D Succ% Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV
2019 22 ATL WR 17 10 0 5 3 115 38.3 1 2 60.0 93 0.3 11.5 60.0% 23.0 0 3 38.3 115 1 0 1
2020 23 ATL WR 17 11 2 32 20 274 13.7 1 16 56.3 51 1.8 24.9 62.5% 8.6 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0.1 21 13.0 274 1 0 2
2021 24 ATL WR 17 17 8 53 31 406 13.1 3 22 49.1 49 1.8 23.9 58.5% 7.7 1 2 0 1 100.0 2 2.0 0.1 0.1 32 12.8 408 3 0 3
2022 25 ATL WR 17 17 13 61 40 533 13.3 3 25 52.5 45 2.4 31.4 65.6% 8.7 2 7 0 1 50.0 13 3.5 0.4 0.1 42 12.9 540 3 1 6
2023 26 PHI WR 13 17 1 20 10 164 16.4 2 7 50.0 34 0.6 9.6 50.0% 8.2 0 10 16.4 164 2 0 2
Career 72 24 171 104 1492 14.3 10 72 52.0 93 1.4 20.7 60.8% 8.7 4 9 0 2 50.0 13 2.3 0.1 0.1 108 13.9 1501 10 1 14
4 yrs ATL 55 23 151 94 1328 14.1 8 65 52.3 93 1.7 24.1 62.3% 8.8 4 9 0 2 50.0 13 2.3 0.2 0.1 98 13.6 1337 8 1 12
1 yr PHI 17 1 20 10 164 16.4 2 7 50.0 34 0.6 9.6 50.0% 8.2 0 10 16.4 164 2 2
Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/4/2024.

Zaccheaus’s targets, receptions, yardage, and starts increased every season for the Atlanta Falcons, and at 27 years old, he is in the midst of his prime season as an NFL player. I am not championing Zaccheaus as the next superstar receiver to emerge out of nowhere, to be clear, but it is safe to say the fan base has undermined his skill sets and abilities. I did a scouting report on Zaccheaus before the 2024 free agency period; I shared my findings in the latest Trap or Dive film session.

In my film session below, get to know exactly what Olamide Zaccheaus will bring to the table as a player.

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