FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Mike Washington Jr.

PodcastDynasty Contenders vs. Rebuilders: The BEST Trades to Make Right Now (Ep. 2262)October 14, 2026

From the episode

you trade Mike Washington and a third and you get a veteran that you need. Right. And Ashton Jensen gets hurt and Mike Washington takes off and is one of the best running backs in the league.

Mentioned at 28:09 – 28:38

STACKED’s take

Negative signalBreakout

Mike Washington breakout example shows risk of trading young RBs.

Used as a cautionary example of a young player traded away by contenders who then breaks out; the source notes that trading away young unproven players like Washington with draft picks can backfire when the player becomes one of the best at their position, though the source acknowledges this risk is worth taking for immediate contention.