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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Darnell Washington

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Dallas Goedert outscored Darnell Washington by 5.8 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Dallas Goedert is the clear pick. Darnell Washington profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEPittsburgh Steelers#38

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Darnell Washington

Head to Head

10.3 PPG4.5 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Darnell Washington: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Darnell Washington at 20%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Darnell Washington: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Dallas Goedert and Darnell Washington is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles tight end put up 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Darnell Washington of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 4.5 in 13. A 5.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.8 points favors Dallas Goedert, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 yards, while Darnell Washington profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 31 catches). In weeks where Darnell Washington finds the end zone he out-scores Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Dallas Goedert is off Week 9 and Darnell Washington Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Dallas Goedert is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Darnell Washington is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Darnell Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Darnell Washington by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Washington's 13. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Darnell Washington is 7 years younger than Dallas Goedert (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGoedertWashington

PPG (Half-PPR)10.34.5

Games Played1513

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15559

Receptions6031

Rec/Game4.02.4

Receiving Yards591364

Rec Yds/Game39.428.0

Receiving TDs111

Targets8243

Target Share/Game5.53.3

Age3124

Experience7 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

Summary

10.3 PPG for Dallas Goedert versus 4.5 for Darnell Washington in 2025. The baseline favors Dallas Goedert, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Darnell Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Darnell Washington's 4.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Dallas Goedert and Darnell Washington average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Darnell Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Darnell Washington a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Darnell Washington by 5.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.