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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Mike Washington Jr.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Mike Washington Jr.
PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026
Listed by Ron Stewart as no-brainer, really high-end handcuff. Source recommends acquiring if available in league.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Running back handcuff with strong recent performance and priority add status. Just hit career highs in snap share, rush share, route share, and inside-the-five rush attempt share. Starter Ashton Gentry has looked hobbled and injured with declining workload and no 4+ yard carries since week one; work will continue flowing to Washington, making him one of the best handcuffs in the game. Ron Stewart recommends aggressive bidding. If Gentry goes down, work could split with Dylan Lowe, but Washington would still receive majority of carries.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
Rookie RB set a season-low 7% snap share in Week 5 despite Ashton Genty being banged up and a game-time decision, signaling a clear lack of trust from the coaching staff. Washington produced nothing in the game: one carry for five yards, one catch for five yards. Ron Stewart views this as a loud message from the coaching staff that they do not trust or like Washington as much as expected. He is now tiered behind top-tier handcuffs like Emtt Johnson, Caitlin Black, and Brian Robinson; if Genty gets hurt, it would be a clean split between Washington and Dylan Lowby.PositiveBreakoutSep 28, 2026
Mike Washington is an explosive, big, and fast runner who has demonstrated real playmaking ability, including a 36-yard touchdown and a 13.3% rate of runs over 18 yards on only 15 career carries. While his snap share remains stuck in an 80/20 split behind Ashton Jeanty, he is considered one of the best handcuffs in fantasy football, though he is already rostered in most leagues.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Mike Washington was considered as a running back option in this draft round but was ultimately passed over in favor of Jonah Coleman.PositiveValueAug 31, 2026
Ron Stewart considered Mike Washington alongside Chris Rodriguez and Kyle Manunga for the running back selection but did not choose him. Stewart later characterized Washington as 'a damn good pick,' indicating strong value at his draft position.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Mike Washington is characterized by the source as a damn good pick, indicating strong approval of his draft selection and value at his draft position.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
The source selected Mike Washington as a flex/backup option after deliberating between him and Mkhize Lemon, ultimately choosing Washington because taking Lemon felt like overkill. Washington was positioned as a contingency play for the first few weeks if Josh Jacobs underperforms, indicating the source views him as a valuable depth piece with early-season upside.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Ron Stewart has Mike Washington ranked in the 80s (round 8 pick) and expresses strong conviction to target him, stating 'I'd probably throw everything on Mike Washington,' positioning him as potential league-winner value. Stewart also approves of Washington being selected in the mid-7th round, stating 'That's where Mike Washington should go to be honest. I would have debated him there,' indicating this is appropriate draft capital. However, Stewart resists aggressive positioning of Washington despite commentary suggesting he should move into the top 20 running backs and early third-round range, comparing him to Zamir White (a day-three running back) and stating he won't 'sprint to take the day three running back at the top of the depth chart for a Raiders team that just got a huge downgrade,' capping his valuation at around Jaden Price's ADP.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
Ron Stewart moved Mike Washington up to 87th overall (RB35) following Ashton Genty's injury. Washington has impressed in preseason games as an explosive runner between the tackles and is viewed as a viable swing in the same range as other lead backs in bad offenses or committee members. He is considered a clean handcuff option for Genty.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Mike Washington's strong performance is creating volume concerns for Ashton Genty. The source notes that Mike Washington looked very good and is not a pass catcher, so his value is almost purely touch-based, which could limit his ceiling in PPR formats. Selected in Round 11, the source expressed mild approval while acknowledging he lacks the conviction to make such a selection himself.PositiveBreakoutAug 16, 2026
Ron Stewart moved Mike Washington up 25 spots in his rankings, identifying him as the clear RB2 handcuff to Ashton Jeanty. Washington was the only other back to take snaps with the starters and is now considered a legitimate handcuff in the same tier as Tank Bigsby and Brian Robinson.PositiveValueAug 16, 2026
Source explicitly evaluates Mike Washington as 'a great pick' at his draft position, indicating strong approval of the selection timing.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Ron Stewart explicitly endorsed Mike Washington as a running back handcuff, stating 'I want to start mixing in more Mike Washington' and noting he is 'very clearly the handcuff on his team,' indicating strong conviction in Washington's backup role and league-winning upside if the starter goes down.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Source drafts Mike Washington after a strong game performance, expecting his ADP to rise. He is clearly the RB2 on his team, not an RB3 like Nick Singleton or Kron Allen, making him a more attractive target than other backup running backs being drafted at similar cost.NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026
Mike Washington is drafted to provide correlation with Fernando Mendoza.NegativeUsageNo date
Mike Washington was a sneaky start recommendation with season-high 22% snap share and 11 opportunities, but delivered his least efficient game with 9 carries for 18 yards and no production. Ron Stewart notes 'It was a good call by us, but then he had his least efficient game.'PositiveValueNo date
Ron Stewart ranks Mike Washington as RB39 and suggests he is a viable start for those desperate at RB2, noting he is available in nearly 80% of leagues. Washington excels in man-gap runs, which the Chiefs' defense struggles to defend (4th worst rate in the NFL). He leads Ashen Genty in efficiency metrics, including yards per carry (6.8), explosive run rate, and rushing yards over expected. He is a boom-bust play with touchdown upside, best suited for half-PPR or standard leagues.PositiveSleeperNo date
Ron Stewart ranks Mike Washington Jr. as RB42, noting his stock was previously higher. He is a 220-pound back with 4.3 speed who could gain significant value if the starter misses time or proves inefficient due to an ankle injury.