Risk Flags
1- Usage & Volume
Washington's snap share swung sharply late in the 2025 season (73% down to 14% across the final month), showing his role can still shrink in certain game plans even as his depth-chart standing has improved.
Darnell Washington
TE · #46PIT · TE · Age 25
FLEX
Darnell Washington's recent trend of high snap share indicates growing importance in the offense, but his inconsistent production over the last four games suggests he remains a FLEX play.
Role & volume
Washington has seen significant variance in his snap share over the past four games, ranging from 14% to 73%, indicating fluctuating usage patterns.
Projected role
Despite a coaching change and recent trend of being added more frequently, Washington's projected role remains uncertain with an average snap share of only 46% over the last four games.
Range (floor–ceiling)
Washington's floor is set by his lowest PPR points total in recent weeks at 2.2, while his ceiling is around 5.5 PPR points based on his highest output over the last four games.
Intel may be outdated · updated 3 days ago
Current statusPIT
Our read vs. the market
BetaSlight buy-low — we value him a bit above the marketSlight
Why
Average usage productionSolid target shareAge 24 · ascendingTDs due to regress
- Touchdown-luck regression
Our view vs Market↑ 18 pts above market
Our view
37
Market
19
TD regression riskLong career runway
Our own read · beta — not a trade price.
Risk & Opportunity Analysis (2 flags)
Opportunity Flags
1- Elite Production
Washington operated in a real red-zone role in 2025 (about 3 expected touchdowns) but converted only one, an unlucky finish that sets up positive touchdown regression if the red-zone role carries into 2026.
Format Comparison
Darnell Washington — Format Comparison
| Format | Value | vs Best |
|---|---|---|
| PPR 1QBBest | 822 | — |
| PPR SF | 711 | -111 |