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His defender is out wide of tight end Darnell Washington, who himself is running a route.

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Washington ran route on first sack play; lined up out wide.

Washington was running a route on the first sack play, lined up out wide. The source notes that Fautanu's defender was out wide of Washington, who himself was running a route, contributing to the blocking confusion on the play.

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Washington signed extension; Porter Jr. remains unsigned among 2023 draft class.

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Darnell WashingtonPositiveRole

Washington is the best run blocker at tight end; key to run game upside.

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Darnell WashingtonPositiveRole

Washington's elite run-blocking prowess supports top-10 rushing offense projection.

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Washington received a lucrative extension for a lesser role, setting precedent for Porter Jr.

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Darnell WashingtonPositiveUsage

Monitor for upside in run-heavy script; typically outsnaps Freiermuth.

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Washington ranked TE33 for Week 1.

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