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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on Parker Washington
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NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence highlighted Washington as part of the team's strong offensive skill player room, noting the team has 'so many good skill players on offense' including Brian Thomas, Jakobi Meyers, Washington, and young additions, plus a 'really, really versatile and good' tight end room.PositiveValueAug 1, 2026
The source rates Washington as undervalued at Round 9 (WR38 ADP). The 24-year-old had a quiet start to his career before breaking out last season when Travis Hunter got injured. From Week 7 on, Washington was the WR17 with 14.4 fantasy points per game, outpacing Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers in every relevant fantasy category in that span. Among 71 wideouts with at least 300 routes run in 2025, Washington ranked 14th in yards per route run (2.1) and cracked an even shorter list of 12 receivers to average 12-plus air yards per target while maintaining at least a 60% catch rate. The source believes Washington ends up as Jacksonville's top fantasy WR asset and a strong draft value despite the crowded Jaguars WR room.PositiveValueAug 1, 2026
The source rates Washington as undervalued at WR38 (Round 9 ADP) despite a breakout 2025 season. After a quiet start, Washington emerged when Travis Hunter got injured, posting WR17 status from Week 7 on with 14.4 fantasy points per game, outpacing Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers in every relevant fantasy category. Among 71 wideouts with 300+ routes run in 2025, Washington ranked 14th in yards per route run (2.1) and was one of only 12 receivers to average 12-plus air yards per target while maintaining 60%+ catch rate. The source expects Washington to be Jacksonville's top fantasy WR asset despite Thomas' potential bounce-back and Hunter's rotation role.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Parker Washington has moved ahead of Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville's wide receiver depth chart, positioning him as the primary option over the former first-round pick.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jaguars coach Liam Coen stated that Washington is in a class of his own and declined to compare him to other receivers. Coen said, 'To me, for me to comp Parker to anybody else I think is not fair to him, to be honest. I think Parker's one-of-a-kind, is who he is,' signaling exceptional regard from the coaching staff.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Washington seized the opportunity in 2025 after Dyami Brown failed to spark and Travis Hunter's season ended in October with a torn right LCL. He finished with 847 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 16 games, up from 390 yards and three TDs in 17 games in 2024-25, representing significant year-over-year growth.PositiveUsageNo date
Washington ranks seventh in the NFL in receiving yards on third and fourth downs with 145 yards through five weeks. His three touchdowns in those situations are tied for third in the NFL, behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Mike Gesicki who both have four, demonstrating his clutch-situation production.PositiveProjectionNo date
Washington has 22 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns, all team highs this season through Week 5. Since Week 13 of 2025, he holds a team-high target percentage of 21.5% (Jakobi Meyers second at 19.7%, Brenton Strange third at 17.5%) and ranks fifth in the NFL in yards per target at 11.1.PositiveRoleNo date
Washington has emerged as Trevor Lawrence's favorite receiver on the Jacksonville Jaguars offense, transitioning from Jamal Agnew's backup on punt returns in his rookie season to a multifaceted playmaker. At 5'10", he wins catches despite his size and makes big plays across the offense while still handling punt return duties.PositiveRoleNo date
Washington scored two touchdowns in the Jaguars' 19-17 win over Philadelphia, demonstrating his role as a key offensive weapon. The source highlights his confidence in the team's ability to win, with Washington stating 'when I knew Cam was about to get a kick, I knew we were going to win,' reflecting the team's 16-5 regular-season record under head coach Liam Coen.PositiveUsageNo date
Washington was Jacksonville's red-zone solution, scoring twice on long pass plays in the Eagles game; he made a one-handed fourth-quarter TD catch on fourth-and-5 that briefly saved the day for the Jaguars and may have earned him major money in free agency.PositiveUsageNo date
Washington renewed his connection with Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville's Week 1 win over Cleveland, as the Jaguars shredded the Browns' defense.PositiveRoleNo date
Washington continued to be the most important player not named Lawrence in Jacksonville, recording five catches for 83 yards and one touchdown in Week 1.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Parker Washington broke out in spectacular fashion during Jacksonville's eight-game winning streak to close the 2025 regular season. His emergence as a reliable target contributed to the Jaguars' improved receiving corps, reducing the team's need to lean heavily on Travis Hunter as a wideout and supporting the decision to increase Hunter's defensive role in 2026.PositiveSleeperNo date
Jaguars wide receiver that the source is personally obsessed with for 2026 and plans to draft accordingly; the source notes Washington has been inflating his draft price with endless camp hype, suggesting upside potential if he delivers on expectations.PositiveInjuryNo date
Expected to return to practice next week after an undisclosed injury; on track for early-season availability.