Malik Washington vs Ryan Flournoy
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Malik Washington- Higher projection: 131 vs 121 pts
- More opportunity: 56% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR54 vs WR57
Malik Washington and Ryan Flournoy are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Ryan Flournoy holds the edge in expert consensus (WR69 to WR72). Malik Washington typically comes off the board first, around pick 176 (round 15) to Ryan Flournoy's pick 231. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Malik Washington at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Ryan Flournoy at 121.
Last season Malik Washington carried the heavier workload (56% snap share, 82 touches to Ryan Flournoy's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Malik Washington is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Washington | Flournoy |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 131 | 121 |
| Points / game | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #183 | #178 |
| ADP | 176 | 231 |
| Positional rank | WR54 | WR57 |
| Snap share | 56% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 7 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 6 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy in 2026?
Malik Washington is a clear call over Ryan Flournoy for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy?
Malik Washington carries the higher 2026 projection at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 121 for Ryan Flournoy.
Where are Malik Washington and Ryan Flournoy being drafted?
Malik Washington has an ADP around pick 176 (round 15), while Ryan Flournoy goes closer to pick 231 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy?
Expert consensus ranks Ryan Flournoy (WR69) ahead of Malik Washington (WR72) for 2026.
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