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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Malik Washington
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PositiveValueOct 23, 2026
The source argues Malik Washington is disrespected at wide receiver 42 in ECR despite being wide receiver 37 in fantasy points per game and producing at a borderline WR2 level. Coming off two straight top-36 weeks (WR 35 and 23), Washington has not scored a touchdown; the source demonstrates that adding a single touchdown to his weekly stat lines would place him in the WR2-3 range (12-18 PPR points). He's averaging 1.5+ rushing attempts over the last four weeks, has a 27.7% target share, nearly 30% first-read share, and 1.93 yards per route run—elite volume metrics.NegativeValueOct 17, 2026
Malik Washington was offered in a trade for Ollie Gordon at a late third-round pick, which the analysts consider insufficient value. The analysts recommend not accepting this offer and instead holding out for at least a second-round pick.NegativeUsageOct 8, 2026
While Washington boasts a 27% target share, his fantasy output is capped by the Dolphins' low pass volume and his lack of touchdown upside (3 TDs in 35 games). He is a decent flex play due to his slot usage and occasional backfield carries, but analysts warn that his floor is essentially his ceiling.NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026
Malik Washington is viewed as a high-end WR4 or low-end WR3 in PPR formats, potentially benefiting from hot-route targets against a blitz-heavy Vikings defense.PositiveUsageOct 1, 2026
Malik Washington is emerging as the primary wide receiver for the Dolphins, evidenced by double-digit targets in his last game. He holds a 32% target share when Malik Willis is blitzed, and while his efficiency has been lacking, his volume and potential for rushing attempts (two carries last week) make him a viable deeper flex play against the Vikings.PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026
Malik Washington is targeted as a high-upside handcuff who could become the lead target earner in his offense if an injury occurs to the starter.