Darnell Washington vs Dawson Knox
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Dawson Knox- More points per game: 6.1 vs 4.6
- More opportunity: 61% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE27 vs TE38
Darnell Washington carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Darnell Washington and Dawson Knox are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Darnell Washington holds the edge in expert consensus (TE41 to TE46). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Darnell Washington at 85 PPR points (5.0 per game) versus Dawson Knox at 76.
Last season Dawson Knox carried the heavier workload (61% snap share, 49 touches to Darnell Washington's 43), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Darnell Washington is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Dawson Knox is the narrow pick on the bigger workload. Darnell Washington carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Washington | Knox |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 85 | 76 |
| Points / game | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #316 | #341 |
| Positional rank | TE38 | TE27 |
| Snap share | 57% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 12 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox in 2026?
Dawson Knox is a slight lean over Darnell Washington for 2026, on the bigger workload. Darnell Washington carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox?
Darnell Washington carries the higher 2026 projection at 85 PPR points (5.0 per game), compared with 76 for Dawson Knox.
Who is ranked higher, Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox?
Expert consensus ranks Darnell Washington (TE41) ahead of Dawson Knox (TE46) for 2026.
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