Who Should I Start? Evan Engram or Darnell Washington

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Week 4 Projections

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Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
5.8 0.0 0.0 2.6 23.6 0.1

Evan Engram News

Evan Engram Looking to Bounce Back Against Rams

Friday, September 25, 10:22 PM

It's been an up-and-down start to the season for Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram. In Week 1, Engram found the end zone, finishing with five receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown during a 31-10 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. Then, during a 20-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Engram failed to make an impact. He recorded just one reception for 17 yards. This week, he is RotoBaller's 28th-ranked tight end, as he is projected to score six fantasy points against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams allowed New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely to record five receptions in Week 2, but he totaled just 33 yards receiving. In Week 1, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recorded just two receptions for 12 yards against the Rams' pass defense.

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Week 4 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
3.5 0.0 0.0 1.6 16.0 0.1

Darnell Washington News

Darnell Washington Struggling to Earn Pass-Catching Reps in Pittsburgh

Saturday, September 26, 6:38 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington had the most productive pass-catching season of his career in 2025, recording 31 catches for 364 yards and a touchdown on 43 targets across 16 games. However, the Steelers have a new playcaller in 2026 in head coach Mike McCarthy, and it appears that Washington's role in his team's passing game has shrunk. Across two games, the 25-year-old has recorded three catches for 25 yards on four targets. Washington has played at least 53% of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps in both contests, but it's been Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth who has emerged as the clear top pass-catching option so far. Barring an injury to Freiermuth, Washington should remain off the radar of fantasy managers.

Evan Engram vs. Darnell Washington

Still trying to decide between Engram and Washington? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Evan Engram is projected to score 5.8 points this week while Darnell Washington is projected to score 3.5 points.