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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Demario Douglas vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Demario Douglas's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington is the better play on a neutral week. 10.4 PPG with 847 yards gives a reliable baseline. Demario Douglas at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Parker Washington higher, but do not fade Demario Douglas entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Demario Douglas

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Demario Douglas

Parker Washington

Head to Head

7.0 PPG10.4 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Demario Douglas: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Demario Douglas is producing at 32% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Demario Douglas vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Demario Douglas and Parker Washington is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots wide receiver put up 7.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars averaged 10.4 in 15. A 3.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.4 points favors Parker Washington, 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 wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Demario Douglas turned 82 targets into 548 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Demario Douglas sits Week 14 while Parker Washington is off Week 7. 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

Parker Washington is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Demario Douglas is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Demario Douglas (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Demario Douglas by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Demario Douglas played 16 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Demario Douglas contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Demario Douglas vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Demario Douglas	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	10.4
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	156
Receptions	55	58
Rec/Game	3.4	3.9
Receiving Yards	548	847
Rec Yds/Game	34.3	56.5
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	82	95
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 7.0 for Demario Douglas in 2025. The baseline favors Parker Washington, 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 Demario Douglas or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Demario Douglas's 7.0 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 Demario Douglas and Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Demario Douglas averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Demario Douglas and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Demario Douglas (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Demario Douglas or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Demario Douglas by 3.4 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.