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Darnell Washington vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.5 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Darnell Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Darnell Washington edges Will Dissly by 0.6 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Darnell Washington goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#38PPG LEADER
Darnell Washington
PPG
4.5
Games
13
Rec
31
Rec Yds
364
Rec TDs
1
Targets
43
Bye
Week 9
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Darnell Washington
Will Dissly

Head to Head

4.5 PPG3.9 PPG
13 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Washington: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #38 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Darnell Washington is producing at 20% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Darnell Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darnell Washington vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Darnell Washington and Will Dissly is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.6 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 PPG with the Pittsburgh Steelers across 13 games, and Will Dissly posted 3.9 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 16.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Darnell Washington had 31 catches for 364 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Darnell Washington has his bye in Week 9, and Will Dissly rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Darnell Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Darnell Washington outscored Will Dissly by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Washington's 13. That durability gap means Will Dissly contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Will Dissly scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Darnell Washington saw 43 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDarnell WashingtonWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)4.53.9
Games Played1316
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5962
Receptions3132
Rec/Game2.42.0
Receiving Yards364285
Rec Yds/Game28.017.8
Receiving TDs12
Targets4342
Target Share/Game3.32.6
Age24-
Experience2 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

Summary

Darnell Washington outscored Will Dissly by 0.6 PPG in 2025 (4.5 to 3.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Darnell Washington has the edge at 4.5 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Darnell Washington and Will Dissly average in 2025?

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Darnell Washington or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Darnell Washington outscored Will Dissly by 0.6 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.