Darnell Washington or Michael MayerWho 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. Michael Mayer is a Las Vegas Raiders tight end who averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 12 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

TELas Vegas Raiders#37 TE

Michael Mayer

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

328

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Michael Mayer: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Michael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.5	4.7
Games Played	13	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	56
Receptions	31	35
Rec/Game	2.4	2.9
Receiving Yards	364	328
Rec Yds/Game	28.0	27.3
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	43	50
Target Share/Game	3.3	4.2
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and Michael Mayer 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 Michael Mayer averaged 4.7.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 across 12. 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 Michael Mayer average in 2025?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Michael Mayer (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.