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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Parker Washington (10.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Juwan Johnson (8.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Parker Washington

Head to Head

8.3 PPG10.4 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Juwan Johnson vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against Parker Washington (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Parker Washington posted 10.4 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Juwan Johnson has his bye in Week 8, Parker Washington in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Juwan Johnson (age 29) 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 Juwan Johnson by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson 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.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Parker Washington is 5 years younger than Juwan Johnson (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	10.4
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	156
Receptions	77	58
Rec/Game	4.5	3.9
Receiving Yards	889	847
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	102	95
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.3
Age	29	24
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 8.3 for Juwan Johnson 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 Juwan Johnson or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.