Darnell Washington or Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Ja'Marr Chase is a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver who averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#27 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

156

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRCincinnati Bengals#16 WR

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

13.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

289

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	13.3
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	67
Receptions	15	27
Rec/Game	2.5	5.4
Receiving Yards	156	289
Rec Yds/Game	26.0	57.8
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	22	38
Target Share/Game	3.7	7.6
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and Ja'Marr Chase is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Ja'Marr Chase averaged 13.3.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Ja'Marr Chase in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Ja'Marr Chase averaged 13.3 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darnell Washington and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 13.3 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.