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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Darnell Washington
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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026
Darnell Washington scored a touchdown in the previous week. The source mentions this in the context of Derek Brown's family league, where Washington's touchdown contributed to Brown's 0-6 record.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Darnell Washington is characterized as a competent but not explosive tight end in Pittsburgh's passing game, limiting his role in creating plays after the catch compared to Cedrick Bernard's value in the offense.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Darnell Washington received 17 red zone targets in the game discussed, suggesting increased red zone usage in the Steelers offense under McCarthy.PositiveValueOct 16, 2026
The source recommends betting the anytime touchdown line for Washington at 4-to-1 odds rather than the receiving yardage prop, noting that with his after-the-catch ability, it only takes one catch to hit the yardage total. The source also notes that if Roman Wilson is out and Jeremy Bernard is not a good coverage matchup, the Steelers will likely run more 12 personnel, which could increase Washington's route share from his season average of 35% to potentially 60%, which is where the source thinks he will really cook this week.PositiveMatchupOct 16, 2026
Tampa Bay has the second highest rate of single high coverage at 65.2% of their defensive snaps, which is a favorable matchup for Washington. Additionally, Tampa Bay has given up the second highest missed tackle rate to opposing receivers (wide receivers and tight ends) and the seventh most yards after catch per reception. The source notes Washington's game is predicated around putting the ball in his hands and letting him break tackles, making this an ideal matchup.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
The source conducts deep statistical analysis showing Darnell Washington should be prioritized over Pat Freiermuth this week. Washington leads the Steelers with a 25% target per route run rate and 2.0 yards per route run against single high coverage this season. Since 2025, he leads the team with 26% target per route run rate and 2.1 yards per route run against single high coverage over a 140+ route sample. Washington has been a tight end one already once this season and the source projects he could do it again this week. The source also notes Washington is third in yards after catch per reception among all tight ends with at least 70 routes run this season and leads all tight ends in missed tackles forced per reception.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Darnell Washington could be prominently involved in the Steelers offense in Week 6 as the team plays heavy 12 personnel with multiple receivers injured.PositiveSleeperOct 2, 2026
Darnell Washington is emerging as a potential touchdown-or-bust streamer due to his significant red zone involvement.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Darnell Washington led the Steelers in receiving with 68 yards on four catches, showing significant playmaking ability after the catch.PositiveRoleJul 7, 2026
Darnell Washington lost 45 pounds and may shift from being lined up as a sixth offensive lineman to getting more opportunities in space, building on his strong yards-after-catch metrics from last year.PositiveRoleJul 7, 2026
Darnell Washington is described as a really fun piece in the Steelers passing game alongside Fryer and Ruth.