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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry fantasy football takes on Mike Washington Jr.
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All Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry insights about Mike Washington Jr.
PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026
Mike Washington is playing more snaps than expected for the Falcons, suggesting Ashton Gentry may not be fully healthy. Washington is playing nearly as many snaps as Gentry, indicating a potential shift in the backfield workload.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Washington's role has been growing over the last couple of weeks and he has delivered explosive plays when on the field, hitting big plays in a way that contrasts with Gentry's plodding style; while he lacks standalone value right now, he is a stash candidate who could continue to eat into Gentry's timeshare and would become a fantasy-relevant starter if Gentry were to get injured.PositiveValueOct 13, 2026
Mike Washington Jr. of the Raiders is listed among Matthew Berry's top insurance running backs that need to be rostered for teams not requiring an immediate starter due to injuries or bye weeks.NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry advises that if managers draft Ashton Jenty, they should ensure they also roster Mike Washington as a handcuff.PositiveDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Mike Washington Jr. has established himself as the clear backup to Ashton Gentee and a potential starter for Week 1 if Gentee's injury is severe. Dwain McFarland moved him up to RB49 (148 overall), noting his explosiveness and the improved Raiders offensive line under Clint Kubiak.