Who Should I Start? Courtland Sutton or Parker Washington

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
11.2 0.0 0.0 3.9 51.2 0.3

Courtland Sutton News

Courtland Sutton Faces Major Target Competition in 2026

Friday, September 4, 5:47 AM

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is expected to see less volume as competition increases in 2026. Sutton has spent the last two seasons as Denver's clear WR1, totaling 155 receptions for 2,098 yards and 15 touchdowns in 34 games, averaging just over 11 half-PPR fantasy points per game. However, the trade for speedy wide receiver Jaylen Waddle should limit Sutton's production in 2026. Waddle has been used across the formation and has earned significant praise from the coaching staff and players. The emergence of second-year receiver Pat Bryant could also take targets away, as the 2025 third-round pick had a strong summer. Sutton will be in a primary X-receiver role, and while he'll have his great games, he'll be less consistent than in years past. Ranked as the WR40 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Sutton doesn't offer enough upside despite his recent production.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
11.7 1.6 0.0 3.9 53.2 0.4

Parker Washington News

Parker Washington an Upside Flex Against Browns Following Strong Finish to 2025

Saturday, September 12, 8:15 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington has been a highly discussed name entering a Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. The young receiver started out as a punt returner, but showed with flying colors that he could be much more than that down the stretch. He was a primary factor for the Jaguars ending the season on an 8-game winning streak, and even performed well in their playoff loss to the Bills. He finished with seven catches for 107 yards and a touchdown. While there are plenty of reasons to be excited for Washington, for now he should be viewed as an upside flex play, given he still has to compete with Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr. Week 1 will be a great test to see if Washington was a fluke last season or can continue to be a PPR monster in an elite offense. For now, managers should view him as a must-start FLEX/WR3 option in all standard leagues.

Courtland Sutton vs. Parker Washington

Still trying to decide between Sutton and Washington? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Courtland Sutton is projected to score 11.2 points this week while Parker Washington is projected to score 11.7 points.