Darnell Washington or Matthew GoldenWho 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. Matthew Golden is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who averaged 14.3 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

WRGreen Bay Packers#11 WR

Matthew Golden

PPG

14.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

501

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Matthew Golden: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Matthew Golden
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	14.3
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	86
Receptions	15	30
Rec/Game	2.5	5.0
Receiving Yards	156	501
Rec Yds/Game	26.0	83.5
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	22	57
Target Share/Game	3.7	9.5
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Matthew Golden in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and Matthew Golden 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 Matthew Golden averaged 14.3.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 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 Matthew Golden average in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 8.5 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Matthew Golden's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Matthew Golden (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.