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BDGE Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Mike Washington Jr.
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All BDGE Fantasy Football insights about Mike Washington Jr.
NegativeProjectionNov 4, 2026
Vegas projects Washington at 12.5 carries with 42.5 rushing yards line in a down matchup against San Francisco's elite run defense (fewest explosive runs allowed, second-least EPA per rush allowed). Anytime touchdown line at +170 is less secure than Gentry's +155. BDGE Fantasy Football ranks him in shaky flex category due to matchup headwinds, though notes he's likely the early-down ball carrier for the Raiders going forward; he had 25 touches last week with carries inside the 5-yard line but didn't convert them.PositiveValueNov 3, 2026
Tyler Algier rates Mike Washington Jr. as a top pickup of the week, identifying a clear path to standalone value if he maintains the rushing work (even at a 50/50 or 60/40 split) and holds the goal-line role. Washington Jr. out-carried incumbent Ashton Genty 25-27 in Week 8 and took all six inside-the-five carries, signaling a potential shift in the Raiders backfield. Algier projects a 50/50 to 60/40 split with Genty moving forward, expecting Washington to average 8-10 carries per game. Previously a high-end handcuff, Washington now has legitimate standalone upside in fantasy lineups despite remaining a zero in the receiving game (sub-20% route rate, no targets).NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Handcuff to Ashton Genty with limited standalone value. Closing the gap in rushing volume but remains a zero in the receiving game; Genty has a stranglehold on goal-line opportunities with nine carries from inside the 5-yard line versus Washington's one carry. This is a bet on rushing efficiency with pretty limited volume and minimal standalone value when Genty is healthy, though Washington deserves roster consideration as a premier handcuff due to demonstrated pop and juice.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Mike Washington is a 'shaky flex' option if Zamir White plays, but becomes a 'no-brainer' start in the 'feels good' category if White is ruled out.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Mike Washington is recommended as a handcuff to Ashen Genty in rounds 9–11 due to week one uncertainty around Genty's injury status. The source notes 'there's a lot of questionable running backs right now out there for week one. We have Jeremiah Love, we have Genty, we have Josh Jacobs, we have all these guys that we're not really sure what their week one status is going to be.' If Genty is selected, Washington is 'probably would be a decent pick for me right now' as insurance. The source states: 'I think in the real world, I might take Mike Washington to handcuff Ashen Genty here in case he misses time. That way you just kind of have that back field secured up.'PositiveSleeperNo date
Las Vegas Raiders rookie Mike Washington Jr. is a high-end handcuff with explosive play potential. He ripped off a 36-yard touchdown run in week three and ran a 4.4 40-yard dash at the combine. While he lacks standalone value with fewer than seven opportunities per game, if starter Ashton Genty misses time, Washington would soak up the vast majority of rushing work in an offense that ranks 9th in points per game. Should be stashed in 10- and 12-team leagues; roster percentage at 39% deserves to be higher.PositiveSleeperNo date
Mike Washington is suggested as a late-round running back target to supplement a roster alongside other handcuff options.