Keenan Allen vs Malik Washington
Two wide receivers 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
Malik Washington- Higher projection: 131 vs 107 pts
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
- Market favorite: ADP 175.8 vs 205.6
Keenan Allen and Malik Washington are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Keenan Allen holds the edge in expert consensus (WR68 to WR72). Malik Washington typically comes off the board first, around pick 176 (round 15) to Keenan Allen's pick 206. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Malik Washington at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Keenan Allen at 107.
Last season Malik Washington carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 47 touches to Keenan Allen's 43), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Malik Washington is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Malik Washington is the narrow pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Allen | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 107 | 131 |
| Points / game | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| Games played | 6 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #176 | #183 |
| ADP | 206 | 176 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR39 | WR46 |
| Snap share | 62% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 5 |
| Age | 34 | 25 |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Keenan Allen or Malik Washington.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Keenan Allen or Malik Washington in 2026?
Malik Washington is a slight lean over Keenan Allen for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Keenan Allen or Malik Washington?
Malik Washington carries the higher 2026 projection at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 107 for Keenan Allen.
Where are Keenan Allen and Malik Washington being drafted?
Malik Washington has an ADP around pick 176 (round 15), while Keenan Allen goes closer to pick 206 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Keenan Allen or Malik Washington?
Expert consensus ranks Keenan Allen (WR68) ahead of Malik Washington (WR72) for 2026.
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