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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Washington vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Darnell Washington's 4.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

Mark Andrews is the better play on a neutral week. 6.3 PPG with 470 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 Mark Andrews higher, but do not fade Darnell Washington entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#38

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Darnell Washington

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

4.5 PPG6.3 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Washington: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #38 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Darnell Washington is producing at 20% of elite pace and Mark Andrews at 29%. That ranking gap means Mark Andrews carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darnell Washington vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Darnell Washington and Mark Andrews is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers tight end put up 4.5 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens averaged 6.3 in 17. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Mark Andrews, 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.

Mark Andrews is the volume tight end in this matchup with 48 receptions for 422 yards, while Darnell Washington profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 31 catches). In weeks where Darnell Washington finds the end zone he out-scores Mark Andrews, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Darnell Washington is off Week 9 and Mark Andrews Week 13. 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: Darnell Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Mark Andrews outscored Darnell Washington by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Washington's 13. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mark Andrews saw 70 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Darnell Washington is 6 years younger than Mark Andrews (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.5	6.3
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	107
Receptions	31	48
Rec/Game	2.4	2.8
Receiving Yards	364	422
Rec Yds/Game	28.0	24.8
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	43	70
Target Share/Game	3.3	4.1
Age	24	30
Experience	2 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

Summary

6.3 PPG for Mark Andrews versus 4.5 for Darnell Washington in 2025. The baseline favors Mark Andrews, 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 Darnell Washington or Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 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 Darnell Washington and Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darnell Washington or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored Darnell Washington by 1.8 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.