TE - Pittsburgh Steelers
- 6' 7"
- 264 lbs
- Age 25
- Georgia
77°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- TE #27
- Proj.
- 5.4 pts
- Matchup (?)
Expert Note
View More NotesYes, I know you were expecting to see Pat Freiermuth's name here, but I lean toward Darnell Washington having the busier day in Week 6. This goes back to Tampa Bay's love of single high and how Pittsburgh has deployed these tight ends. Tampa Bay has the second-highest rate of single-high in the NFL (65.2%). Against single-high, Washington leads the team with a 25% target per route run rate with 2.0 YPRR. Freiermuth has been one of their go-tos against two-high and usually non-existent vs. single-high. Against two high, Friermuth has a 29% target per route run rate and 2.12 YPRR, but against single high he has only a 12% target per route run rate and 0.80 YPRR. Overall, Washington has a 65.3% snap rate and only a 35.8% route share with an 8.6% target share (22% TPRR), 1.79 YPRR, three red zone targets, one deep target, and a 10.3% first-read share. With the Steelers short on wide receivers and the coverage matchup, I could see Washington having a surprising game as a wonderful streaming option. Tampa Bay has allowed the 11th-most receiving fantasy points per game and the 14th-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends. Washington was a TE1 in Week 4 (TE12). He could be a TE1 again this week.
Player News
View More NewsDarnell Washington caught 3-of-5 targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Browns.
Fantasy Impact
Washington scored for the first time this season in Thursday's game. The towering TE has been productive in each of the last two games, hauling in six passes for 94 yards. He's still a risky fantasy option, with QB Aaron Rodgers spreading the ball around to a plethora of receivers.
Recent Articles
View More Articles | As has been the case this year, I’ve focused exclusively on the main slate for Friday’s publish. I will provide an update on showdown selections and any changes to the main-slate player pool on Saturday, with a timestamp. The following … read more »  by in FantasyOct 16, 2026 |
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | TE #27 | TE #23 | TE #33 | 44 |
| Rest of Season | TE #39 | TE #32 | TE #37 | 4 |
| Dynasty | TE #45 | TE #35 | TE #49 | 2 |
| Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 27.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 5.4 |
History
| Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 35.3 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Season to Date | 26.2 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 3.8 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | vs. IND | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Week 4 | @ CLE | 27 | 1 | 3 | 8.7 |
| Week 3 | vs. CIN | 67 | 0 | 3 | 6.7 |
| Week 2 | @ NE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ TB | 12th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | NO, CLE, BYE | 10th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | BAL, CAR, TEN | 21st easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 23rd easiest remaining opponents |
