FantasyPros Articles on Mike Washington Jr.

Washington seizes early-down role from Jeanty with 4.9 YPC; elite athleticism warrants robust waiver bid.

The Raiders' fourth-round rookie has seized early-down rushing volume from sixth-overall pick Ashton Jeanty; Washington averaged 4.9 yards per carry entering Week 8 versus Jeanty's 3.1 YPC, and carried 25 times for 83 yards in the Week 8 win over the Jets. Washington possesses elite athleticism—100th percentile speed score (4.33 40-yard dash at 223 pounds) and 39-inch vertical—but faces tough matchups ahead (@SF, SEA, @DEN). He lacks pass-catching upside and has fumbling/pass-blocking concerns, but rushing volume is worth chasing on waivers; the source recommends a robust FAAB bid if weak at RB.

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