Yahoo Fantasy Football on Mike Washington Jr.

Article2026 Fantasy Football Instant Mock Draft, No. 7 Pick: Analysis, key takeaways a...August 26, 2026

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Even if Ashton Jeanty misses a week or two, great, Washington is probably an RB1 in those weeks. If this injury lingers at all, Washington likely has RB2/3 upside, plus we know he'll be involved even when Jeanty is healthy, given Kubiak's play-calling.

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Washington has RB1 upside if Jeanty misses time; involved even when healthy.

Washington Jr. was drafted as a bench RB in this Zero RB build. The source identifies him as a rising star with a path to RB1 status. Even if Ashton Jeanty misses a week or two, Washington is probably an RB1 in those weeks. If Jeanty's injury lingers, Washington has RB2/3 upside. The source also notes he'll be involved even when Jeanty is healthy, given Kubiak's play-calling.