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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Darnell WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Darnell Washington's 4.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better play on a neutral week. 6.5 PPG with 462 yards gives a reliable baseline. Darnell Washington at 4.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Chigoziem Okonkwo higher, but do not fade Darnell Washington entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TEPittsburgh Steelers#38

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Darnell Washington

Head to Head

6.5 PPG4.5 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Darnell Washington: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Darnell Washington at 20%. That ranking gap means Darnell Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Darnell Washington: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Chigoziem Okonkwo and Darnell Washington is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans tight end put up 6.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Darnell Washington of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 4.5 in 13. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Chigoziem Okonkwo, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chigoziem Okonkwo had 42 catches for 462 yards; Darnell Washington posted 31 for 364. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Chigoziem Okonkwo is off Week 5 and Darnell Washington Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chigoziem Okonkwo (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Darnell Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Darnell Washington by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo played 16 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Washington's 13. That durability gap means Chigoziem Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo saw 58 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Darnell Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Darnell Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	4.5
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	59
Receptions	42	31
Rec/Game	2.6	2.4
Receiving Yards	462	364
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	28.0
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	58	43
Target Share/Game	3.6	3.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 9

Summary

6.5 PPG for Chigoziem Okonkwo versus 4.5 for Darnell Washington in 2025. The baseline favors Chigoziem Okonkwo, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chigoziem Okonkwo or Darnell Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Darnell Washington's 4.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chigoziem Okonkwo and Darnell Washington average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Darnell Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Darnell Washington a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Darnell Washington by 2.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.