Parker Washington vs Rashid Shaheed: Who Should You Start?
Parker Washington and Rashid Shaheed are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Parker Washington averaged 9.7 PPG across 16 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Rashid Shaheed posted 7.1 PPG in 18 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.
A 2.6-PPG gap gives Parker Washington the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Parker Washington turned 95 targets into 847 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Rashid Shaheed converted 92 looks into 687 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: Parker Washington is off Week 12 and Rashid Shaheed Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
