Darnell Washington vs Mark Andrews: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Darnell Washington and Mark Andrews is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers tight end put up 3.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens averaged 6.3 in 17. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.7 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 14. 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.
