2024 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
10
TD
1
AVG
5.0
TAR
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Washington was a third-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft due primarily to his blocking ability, but the Steelers were expecting more from the tight end out of Georgia as a pass catcher, especially since Washington had an opportunity to step up while starting TE Pat Freiermuth missed five games due to a hamstring injury. Washington played almost half of Pittsburgh’s offensive snaps as a rookie and didn’t miss a game, but he also finished with just seven catches for 61 yards on 10 targets. Even with some improvement likely to come as the 6-foot-7 Washington acclimates to the NFL in his second season, it’s hard to find much upside here considering it took him a season to reach a level of production many tight ends can deliver in a single game. Read Past Outlooks
Minimal production in win
Washington secured his lone target for five yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Although Washington was on the field for 54 percent of the 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.
Although Washington was on the field for 54 percent of the 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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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Darnell Washington's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
4.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.06% Team Air Yards
3.0%% Team Targets
4.5%Avg Depth of Target
4.0 YdsCatch Rate
50.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
1.0% Targeted On Route
18.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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#3 TE
Steelers
How often does Darnell Washington run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Darnell Washington and the other tight ends for the Steelers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Darnell Washington
11 routes 2 targets
22 routes 8 targets
1 route 0 targets
12 routes 2 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Darnell Washington lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Sep 15th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
83.9
Cornerbacks
84.4
Safeties
62.5
Linebackers
113.5
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2024 Darnell Washington Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Darnell Washington's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 7"Weight
264 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.64 secShuttle Time
4.08 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
34.38 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Washington had a somewhat underwhelming collegiate stat line over three seasons at Georgia, totaling 45 receptions for 774 yards and three touchdowns. However, he impressed at the combine through his speed and agility and was selected by Pittsburgh in the third round of this year's draft. Washington reportedly slid to the third round due to concerns over medicals, and it's unclear how that will impact his rookie season. Pat Freiermuth is the team's clear top tight end, but once Washington is healthy, he could challenge Zach Gentry as the primary backup.
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Cleared to play Week 1
Washington (knee) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
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Absent Thursday
Washington (knee) did not practice Thursday.
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Could see more opportunities
In his second season as a pro, Washington believes that there's a "strong possibility" he can emerge as more of a receiving threat, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Underwhelms in rookie season
Washington secured seven of 10 targets for 61 yards over 17 games during the 2023 season.
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Minimal production in victory
Washington secured his lone target for eight yards during the Steelers' 34-11 win over the Bengals on Saturday.
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Standing out as pass catcher
Washington, who saw just 10 targets across 17 regular-season games as a rookie in 2023, has been utilized consistently in the passing game during his first few training camp practices, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Steelers have a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith this season, and he appears to view the athletic Washington, who averaged an impressive 17.3 yards per grab on his 44 college receptions at Georgia, as a viable weapon in the air attack. Pryor notes Smith has been a proponent of two-tight-end sets in past coaching stops, and Washington has been an early beneficiary, including on a touchdown grab in conjunction with Justin Fields during Thursday's practice.
The Steelers have a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith this season, and he appears to view the athletic Washington, who averaged an impressive 17.3 yards per grab on his 44 college receptions at Georgia, as a viable weapon in the air attack. Pryor notes Smith has been a proponent of two-tight-end sets in past coaching stops, and Washington has been an early beneficiary, including on a touchdown grab in conjunction with Justin Fields during Thursday's practice.