Fantasy Life Articles on Mike Washington Jr.
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Mike Washington absolutely tore up the preseason as a fourth-round rookie. He averaged an elite 7.3 yards per attempt on a not insignificant 23 carries...the biggest development for Washington is the injury Jeanty suffered during training camp. The severity of his ankle injury is still unknown, and while the team is hopeful that he'll suit up in Week 1, that is far from a guarantee.
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Washington's elite preseason (7.3 YPA) and Jeanty's ankle injury make him a Week 1 starter candidate.
Washington rose 26.5 spots in Underdog ADP after an elite preseason performance as a fourth-round rookie. He averaged 7.3 yards per attempt on 23 carries and previously averaged 6.4 yards per attempt in his lone season at Arkansas. He blazed a 4.33 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The source reports Washington has done enough in the preseason to force his way into the Raiders' plans at running back. While unlikely to unseat Ashton Jeanty for the starting job, it could be more of a 1-2 punch than initially expected. Most significantly, Jeanty suffered an ankle injury during training camp with unknown severity; while the team is hopeful for Week 1, it's far from guaranteed. If Washington earns the start and performs well, he could cement his spot in the rotation. He's become an extremely intriguing selection in the middle-to-late rounds with flex value even if Jeanty is healthy, and he's a clear Week 1 starter if Jeanty is ruled out.
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