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Fantasy Points fantasy football takes on Mike Washington Jr.
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All Fantasy Points insights about Mike Washington Jr.
NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Mike Washington Jr. is owned in only 30% of leagues and has generated four explosive runs on 40 carries this season (one per 10 carries), compared to Ashton Genty's one explosive run on 106 carries. However, the source cautions that Washington's efficiency does not translate to fantasy value; he remains a change-of-pace back, and even if Genty is benched, Dylan Lobby is expected to get involved. The source rates him D-tier, emphasizing that Genty being bad does not make Washington good for fantasy.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Mike Washington saw increased involvement in the running game during the recent Raiders game, recording only one fewer carry than Ashen Genty. Despite his explosive potential—evidenced by three career runs of 18+ yards—the source views him as a run-of-the-mill handcuff with limited upside, likely stuck in a committee role without significant passing-down work.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Mike Washington Jr. is losing significant ground in the Raiders backfield to Dylan Laube, who out-snapped him 23 to 4 in the most recent game. Despite coach Kubiak's repeated claims about wanting to involve him more, Washington has failed to see meaningful usage in neutral or positive game scripts and is considered a C-tier waiver target or worse.NegativeValueSep 22, 2026
Despite some offseason buzz, Mike Washington is currently barely touching the ball behind Ashton Genty. He is viewed as a valuable handcuff if Genty were to miss time, but lacks standalone value while Genty remains healthy.PositiveBreakoutAug 27, 2026
Rookie running back the speaker was very low on but who looks very good in preseason; has a big, physical, explosive frame with underrated hands and pass-catching ability, evaluated as similar to Omari Hampton but correctly drafted in the fourth round rather than first; projects as change-of-pace back at minimum with potential for 65/35 carry split with Ashen Genty. For reddraft purposes, expectations should be tempered by the Washington competition, though dynasty owners of Genty can survive as Washington will handle burden at minimum.PositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026
Mike Washington Jr. has looked fantastic in the preseason, validating his pre-draft profile as a high-upside athlete with improved vision, patience, and pass-catching technique. In a 15-carry sample, he recorded 7.07 yards after contact per attempt, building on a college resume that included ranking 33rd in yards after contact per attempt and 17th in breakaway percentage. He is a size specimen with a three-down skill set and the athleticism to beat linebackers and safeties on wheel routes; if Ashton Genty misses the season, he becomes an automatic top-20 fantasy running back. He is a more fluid athlete than Omar Hampton, possessing superior lateral quickness and better pass-catching technique.NegativeBustNo date
Despite being a top ADP riser, Mike Washington has one of the worst analytics profiles for a round-four running back, ranking in the bottom percentile for yards after contact per attempt and missed tackles forced per touch. He is the only drafted player since 2007 to average below five yards per carry on over 150 carries with a strength of schedule below the 25th percentile, doing so twice. He is viewed as a backup who is not a guaranteed bellcow if the starter misses time.