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Parker Washington vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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. Ryan Flournoy at 7.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Parker Washington higher, but do not fade Ryan Flournoy entirely.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER
Parker Washington
PPG
10.4
Games
15
Rec
58
Rec Yds
847
Rec TDs
5
Targets
95
Bye
Week 7
WRDallas Cowboys#55
Ryan Flournoy
PPG
7.2
Games
13
Rec
40
Rec Yds
475
Rec TDs
4
Targets
56
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Parker Washington
Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

10.4 PPG7.2 PPG
15 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Parker Washington is producing at 47% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Parker Washington vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Parker Washington and Ryan Flournoy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Ryan Flournoy of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 7.2 in 13. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.2 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.

Target volume is the story here. Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Parker Washington, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Parker Washington has his bye in Week 7, and Ryan Flournoy rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Parker Washington is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ryan Flournoy is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Parker Washington outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. That durability gap means Parker Washington 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

Parker Washington vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatParker WashingtonRyan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)10.47.2
Games Played1513
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15694
Receptions5840
Rec/Game3.93.1
Receiving Yards847475
Rec Yds/Game56.536.5
Receiving TDs54
Targets9556
Target Share/Game6.34.3
Age2426
Experience2 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 14

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 7.2 for Ryan Flournoy 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 Parker Washington or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Parker Washington and Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Parker Washington or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Parker Washington outscored Ryan Flournoy by 3.2 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.