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Legendary Upside fantasy football takes on Darnell Washington
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PositiveUsageSep 12, 2026
In run-heavy game scripts, Washington typically sees more snaps than Freiermuth. Preseason data showed the Steelers with a 50% run rate and similar personnel splits to last year, suggesting Washington could see increased usage. The source is not touching tight ends this week but is closely monitoring Washington for potential upside if the Steelers lean into more run-heavy personnel.PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026
Darnell Washington is identified as an interesting late-round tight end option due to current role ambiguity, offering potential for spike weeks in best ball formats. He is considered a decent use of a roster spot to accumulate additional points in deep draft formats.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Pat Kerrane identifies Darnell Washington as a threshold player for elite tight ends, noting the Steelers' offense could potentially run through him. In late-round tight end builds, he is valued for his stability; while not expected to be an 'absolute smash,' he is unlikely to be a healthy scratch, making him a better option than the weak late-round running back crop.