Darnell Washington or Ja'Tavion SandersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. Ja'Tavion Sanders is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 4.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#38 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TECarolina Panthers

Ja'Tavion Sanders

PPG

4.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

308

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Ja'Tavion Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Ja'Tavion Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.5	4.2
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	59
Receptions	31	32
Rec/Game	2.4	2.3
Receiving Yards	364	308
Rec Yds/Game	28.0	22.0
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	43	45
Target Share/Game	3.3	3.2
Age	25	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Ja'Tavion Sanders in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and Ja'Tavion Sanders is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Ja'Tavion Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darnell Washington and Ja'Tavion Sanders average in 2025?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Ja'Tavion Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Ja'Tavion Sanders (CAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.