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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Logs four catches in victory
Darnell Washington secured all four of his targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets.Washington found plenty of success under new starting quarterback Russell Wilson on Sunday, tallying career-high marks in receptions and receiving yards. While Washington had an encouraging performance Sunday and could establish more value if he can maintain a connection with Wilson, the second-year tight end has secured 10 of 11 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown over his first seven appearances of the season, so he hasn't been a very reliable fantasy option.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Logs two receptions in Week 4
Darnell Washington secured both of his targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.Washington didn't have more than five receiving yards in any of the first three games of the season, but he tallied double-digit yards on both of his receptions during Sunday's defeat. He still didn't see as much work as starting tight end Pat Freiermuth, who secured five of seven targets for 57 yards and a touchdown. Although Washington looked good when he had the ball in his hands Sunday, he hasn't yet carved out a high enough target share to make him a reliable fantasy option.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Minimal production in win
Darnell Washington secured his lone target for five yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.Although Washington was on the field for 54 percent of the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, he didn't see much work in the passing game. Despite appearing in all 17 games during his rookie season in 2023, he didn't have more than one reception in any outing and could struggle to see many targets once again this year, especially if starting tight end Pat Freiermuth stays healthy.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Cleared to play Week 1
Darnell Washington (knee) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.Washington popped up on Thursday's injury report as a non-participant due to a knee issue, but he now looks fully healthy for Week 1. The depth tight end figures to mostly contribute as a blocker on offense Sunday.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Absent Thursday
Darnell Washington (knee) did not practice Thursday.Washington wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday, so this is a new issue for the second-year tight end. Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt would be in line for expanded roles behind Pat Freiermuth if Washington can't play Sunday against the Falcons.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Could see more opportunities
In his second season as a pro, Darnell Washington believes that there's a "strong possibility" he can emerge as more of a receiving threat, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.In 17 regular-season contests as a rookie last season, Washington caught just seven of his 10 targets for 61 yards, but with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on board, the 2023 third-rounder is a candidate to see more pass-catching opportunities in what figures to be a more tight-end friendly offense in Pittsburgh. At 6-foot-7, 264 pounds, Washington has the size to continue to make his mark as a run blocker, but the Georgia product has some untapped potential as a receiver and should have an opportunity to demonstrate that more in 2024, while working behind top option Pat Freiermuth in a TE corps that also includes Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Underwhelms in rookie season
Darnell Washington secured seven of 10 targets for 61 yards over 17 games during the 2023 season.Washington drew solid reviews during training camp ahead of his rookie season, but he was unable to carve out much of a role in the Pittsburgh Steelers' passing game, even with Pat Freiermuth missing five games due to an injury. Washington was on the field for 48 percent of the team's offensive snaps, but he didn't record more than 12 receiving yards in any of his appearances. Although his lack of targets was discouraging, it was a positive sign to see him carve out his fair share of playing time, and he'll look to take a step forward in 2024.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Minimal production in victory
Darnell Washington secured his lone target for eight yards during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 34-11 win over the Bengals on Saturday.Washington's snap count bounced back to 29 offensive snaps Saturday after he played just 13 snaps last week, but his production remained limited, even in a comfortable victory over Cincinnati. He was the team's most productive tight end since Pat Freiermuth was held without a target, but Washington shouldn't be a fantasy-relevant player to close out the season.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Held to 12 yards in defeat
Darnell Washington secured one of two targets for 12 yards during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday.Washington wasn't targeted during last week's loss to Arizona, but he racked up double-digit receiving yards for the third time this season during Thursday's loss. Despite his reception Thursday, the rookie third-rounder should have minimal fantasy relevance to close out the year.
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Steelers' Darnell Washington: Goes without target in Week 13
Darnell Washington played 34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 61 snaps on offense and went without a target in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Cardinals.Washington has played more than half of the Steelers' snaps on offense in three of the past four contests, but the big-bodied rookie out of Georgia been deployed mainly as a blocking tight end. He's drawn just seven targets over his 12 appearances on the season and will likely see limited involvement as a pass catcher down the stretch, especially now that Pat Freiermuth is back in the fold after a recent stint on injured reserve.
Darnell Washington
#80 TE / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 2YRS Height: 6-7 Weight: 265 lb Age: 23 College: Georgia Bye 9Fantasy Points by Week
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