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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Washington vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Darnell Washington's 4.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Taysom Hill edges Darnell Washington by 1.0 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Taysom Hill goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

TENew Orleans Saints#99PPG LEADER

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Darnell Washington

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

4.5 PPG5.5 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Washington: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #38 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Darnell Washington is producing at 20% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Darnell Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darnell Washington vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Darnell Washington (4.5 PPG) and Taysom Hill (5.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Darnell Washington played 13 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers; Taysom Hill suited up 14 times for the New Orleans Saints.

A 1.0-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Darnell Washington had 31 catches for 364 yards; Taysom Hill posted 18 for 195. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Darnell Washington sits Week 9 while Taysom Hill is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Taysom Hill outscored Darnell Washington by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Washington's 13. That durability gap means Taysom Hill contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.5	5.5
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	77
Receptions	31	18
Rec/Game	2.4	1.3
Receiving Yards	364	195
Rec Yds/Game	28.0	13.9
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	43	0
Target Share/Game	3.3	0.0
Age	24	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 12

Summary

Taysom Hill outscored Darnell Washington by 1.0 PPG in 2025 (5.5 to 4.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Taysom Hill has the edge at 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darnell Washington or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill outscored Darnell Washington by 1.0 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.