Darnell Washington or Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWho 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. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game across 6 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

WRSeattle Seahawks#1 WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

23.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

717

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	23.4
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	140
Receptions	15	49
Rec/Game	2.5	8.2
Receiving Yards	156	717
Rec Yds/Game	26.0	119.5
Receiving TDs	2	7
Targets	22	66
Target Share/Game	3.7	11.0
Age	25	24
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 across 6. 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 17.6 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.