FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Darnell Washington

PodcastThe Top Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 | RB Sleepers, WR Breakouts & FAAB Advic...October 19, 2026

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You've got a couple of competent, but not explosive tight ends with Pat Fryermuth and Darnell Washington.

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Washington is competent but not explosive in Pittsburgh's passing game.

Darnell Washington is characterized as a competent but not explosive tight end in Pittsburgh's passing game, limiting his role in creating plays after the catch compared to Cedrick Bernard's value in the offense.

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Washington's target share rises again with first TD; red-zone usage and 71% snaps support role.

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Washington paired with Freiermuth to reduce offensive predictability vs. Saints

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Washington used in two-TE package to reduce offensive predictability.

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Darnell Washington did not practice for rest in Week 8.

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Washington rested on Wednesday; no injury concern indicated.

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Washington ranks 33rd in TE trade value at 1.

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