Mike Washington Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 228 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.4
- Pos rank
- RB42
- Rostered
- 38%
Week 4 vs. Chiefs, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 20th vs. RBs, neutral
Mike Washington Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
5.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Mike Washington's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs MIA,4.1,RB48
- Week 2, Win,at LAC,0.7,RB78
- Week 3, Win,at NO,11.4,RB19
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs KC,NeutralChiefs vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at NE,NeutralPatriots vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs LAR,ToughRams vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Mike Washington?
Washington is averaging 5.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 102 rushing yards and 1 TD on 15 carries, plus 0 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB42, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 6.8 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Kirk Cousins.
His best week was RB19 in Week 3 at the Saints (11.4 points); his worst, RB78 in Week 2 at the Chargers (0.7). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Bills (4th vs. RBs) in Week 6 and the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Washington ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Mike Washington 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Dolphins | W 27–13 | 4.1 | RB48 |
| 2 | @ Chargers | W 26–14 | 0.7 | RB78 |
| 3 | @ Saints | W 35–27 | 11.4 | RB19 |
| Total | 3–0 | 16.2 | RB42 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LV | 3 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 5.4 | — |
| Career | 3 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 5.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
With zero career rushing or receiving data to lean on, the redraft verdict is simple. Washington has no standalone path to relevance while Jeanty stays healthy, and even a Jeanty absence would trigger a committee scramble rather than an automatic handoff of the lead role. He is a camp-body flier whose only 2026 value is contingency-based. Next on the depth chart after him: Dylan Laube. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Mike Washington Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Mike Washington in Week 4?
Mike Washington is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Chiefs, as the RB42 in PPR total points this season (5.4 a game). The Chiefs rank 20th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Washington.
How many fantasy points is Mike Washington averaging in 2026?
Mike Washington is averaging 5.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 16.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 11.4 points.
Where does Mike Washington rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Mike Washington ranks RB42 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Mike Washington worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Mike Washington is a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 38% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Mike Washington's fantasy football role?
Mike Washington is RB2 on the Raiders depth chart. He is averaging 5.0 carries and 0.3 targets a game, on 18% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Mike Washington's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Mike Washington's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Chiefs (20th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 5 at the Patriots (16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Bills (4th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Mike Washington been in fantasy football this season?
Mike Washington has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.5 points around his 5.4-point average.
What is Mike Washington's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Mike Washington's floor has been 0.7 PPR points (Week 2, RB78) and his ceiling 11.4 (Week 3, RB19). His median week has been 4.1 points. See Washington's full game log.
Mike Washington 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Las Vegas RaidersTouchdowns account for 37% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 102
- TD
- 1
- Carries
- 15
6.8 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
1 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 16.2
- Pos rank
- RB42
11.4 Best Week 3 @ NO0.7 Worst Week 2 @ LAC
Advanced Rushing Stats
Washington is on the field for 18.0% of snaps and draws 1.1% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 3.60 | 99th |
| Explosive run rate | 13.3% | 77th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 1.01 | 100th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 3.20 | 93rd |
| Broken tackles | 1 | 36th |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 18.0% | 9th |
| Target share | 1.1% | 6th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 2 | 23rd |
| Targets per game | 0.3 | 4th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs.
Profile: Washington scores efficiently per touch and gains yards after contact, but draws few targets and plays a part-time share of snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.0 carries and 0.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
5.4
Fantasy PPG
34
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
Mike Washington career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 15 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 5.4 | — |
| Career | 3 | 15 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 5.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
5.4
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
33%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
Washington has averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Washington's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 102Rush yards2026
- 1Total TD2026
- 16.2Fantasy pts2026
- 102Career scrimmage yds2026–2026
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Mike Washington Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Mike Washington have in 2026?
Mike Washington has 16.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 5.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB42 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Mike Washington have this season?
Mike Washington has 102 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 34 a game at 6.8 yards per carry. His high was 54 yards, in Week 3 at the Saints.
How many touchdowns does Mike Washington have this season?
Mike Washington has 1 touchdown in 2026 through Week 4: 1 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Mike Washington have this season?
Mike Washington has 1 rushing touchdown in 2026 through Week 4, on 15 carries.
How many carries does Mike Washington have this season?
Mike Washington has 15 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, for 102 yards. His high was 7 carries, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many receptions does Mike Washington have this season?
Mike Washington has no receptions for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 target.
How many receiving yards does Mike Washington have this season?
Mike Washington has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on no catches.
How many targets does Mike Washington have this season?
Mike Washington has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, and caught 0 of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 2 at the Chargers.
How many games has Mike Washington played in 2026?
Mike Washington has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Mike Washington's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Mike Washington has 102 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdowns, plus 0 catches for 0 yards, for 16.2 PPR fantasy points (5.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Mike Washington have in his career?
Mike Washington has 1 touchdown in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
Mike Washington Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.4
Carries/g
5.0
Rush yds/g
34.0
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Mike Washington has averaged 5.0 carries, 34.0 rushing yards and 5.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Mike Washington has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 3 against NO (11.4 points); the lowest was Week 2 against LAC (0.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA8th | W 27-13 | 4.1 | 7 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB48 |
Week 1 · MIA · W 27-13 · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAC20th | W 26-14 | 0.7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB78 |
Week 2 · LAC · W 26-14 · 0.7 pts
How the 0.7 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 3 | NO5th | W 35-27 | 11.4 | 5 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB19 |
Week 3 · NO · W 35-27 · 11.4 pts
How the 11.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB1 week and two busts. For a running back ranked RB42 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week at New Orleans
5 carries, 54 yds, 1 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 16% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
3 carries, 7 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 19% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. Just 2.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Miami
7 carries, 41 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 19% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (5.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams
Mike Washington Game Log FAQ
How did Mike Washington do in his last game?
Mike Washington scored 11.4 PPR points in Week 3 at the Saints, a 35–27 win, an RB19 finish. He ran 5 times for 54 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Mike Washington score in his last game?
Mike Washington scored 11.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Saints, an RB19 finish for the week. That was 6.0 above his season average of 5.4.
How many rushing yards did Mike Washington have in his last game?
Mike Washington ran for 54 yards on 5 carries in Week 3 at the Saints.
How many touchdowns did Mike Washington score in his last game?
Mike Washington scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 at the Saints: 1 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many carries did Mike Washington have in his last game?
Mike Washington had 5 carries for 54 yards in Week 3 at the Saints, playing 16% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Mike Washington have in his last game?
Mike Washington caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Saints.
What were Mike Washington's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Chargers, a 26–14 win, Mike Washington ran 3 times for 7 yards, and caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. That was 0.7 PPR points, an RB78 finish.
What was Mike Washington's best game this season?
Mike Washington's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Saints: 11.4 PPR points, an RB19 finish. He ran 5 times for 54 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Mike Washington's worst game this season?
Mike Washington's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Chargers: 0.7 PPR points, an RB78 finish. He ran 3 times for 7 yards, and caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Mike Washington scored a touchdown in this season?
Mike Washington has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Mike Washington Rest-of-Season Outlook
RB4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB42 at 5.4 PPR points per game.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Bills in Week 6 (4th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Washington enters 2026 with no NFL advanced-stat profile and no draft pedigree in our data, an undrafted back trying to win a roster spot in Las Vegas. The depth chart lists him as the RB2 behind first-round workhorse Ashton Jeanty, but that ordering is fragile, with Dylan Laube, Chris Collier and Roman Hemby all chasing the same change-of-pace and special-teams snaps. Jeanty is built for a near-three-down role, leaving little projectable touch volume for anyone behind him.
With zero career rushing or receiving data to lean on, the redraft verdict is simple. Washington has no standalone path to relevance while Jeanty stays healthy, and even a Jeanty absence would trigger a committee scramble rather than an automatic handoff of the lead role. He is a camp-body flier whose only 2026 value is contingency-based. Leave him on the waiver wire in all formats and revisit only if he flashes in the preseason or climbs to a clear handcuff spot.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 KC, 20thWk 5 NE, 16thWk 6 BUF, 4thWk 7 LAR, 25th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Rams in Week 7 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Mike Washington Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Mike Washington's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Mike Washington projects as a rB4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Mike Washington's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Mike Washington is the RB42 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Mike Washington's projected role going forward?
Mike Washington is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Mike Washington get more touches?
Mike Washington's touches are holding steady: 4.5 a game over his last two games against 5.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Mike Washington's fantasy football upside?
Mike Washington's upside: his ceiling this season is 11.4 PPR points (Week 3, RB19) and the Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Mike Washington's fantasy value?
Mike Washington's risks: the Rams in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Mike Washington's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Mike Washington News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Washington with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Washington solid in win at New Orleans
5 CAR, 54 YDS, 1 TD
11.4 fantasy points · RB19
Washington ran 5 times for 54 yards and one touchdown in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. He played 16% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 26–14 @ LAC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Washington struggles at Los Angeles
0.7 fantasy points · RB78 · 4.7 below his 5.4 average
Washington ran 3 times for 7 yards in the 26–14 win at Los Angeles. He played 19% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 27–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Washington struggles vs. Miami
4.1 fantasy points · RB48 · 1.3 below his 5.4 average
Washington ran 7 times for 41 yards in the 27–13 win vs. Miami. He played 19% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Effective in preseason start (opens in new tab)
Flashed efficiency in preseason starting role.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sees extra work after Jeanty injury (opens in new tab)
Could see increased workload if Jeanty misses time.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Raiders Teammates News
Updates on Washington's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Ashton Jeanty: Handles 25 touches in Week 2 upset (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kirk Cousins: Sidesteps pair of picks in win (opens in new tab)Kirk Cousins, QB. 92 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Logs full practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Will practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Optimism for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kirk Cousins: Named starting quarterback (opens in new tab)Kirk Cousins, QB. 92 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Raiders
Team reporting from raiders.com, Dynasty Command.
Mike Washington News FAQ
What is the latest news on Mike Washington?
The latest Washington update, from September 27: Washington solid in win at New Orleans. Washington ran 5 times for 54 yards and one touchdown in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. He played 16% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Mike Washington news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 11.4 fantasy points, a RB19 finish, 6.0 above his 5.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Mike Washington's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Washington: Effective in preseason start (August 27). Flashed efficiency in preseason starting role.
Mike Washington Bio
Mike Washington is a running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 4. Born July 3, 2003, in Utica, NY, he attended Cicero–North and played college football at Buffalo, New Mexico State and then Arkansas.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Washington in round 4, pick 122, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 102 yards and 1 touchdowns and caught 0 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Las Vegas Raiders Current team2026–present
Selected in round 4, pick 122, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: Buffalo, New Mexico State, Arkansas
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- DraftedSelected by the Las Vegas Raiders in round 4, pick 122.
About Mike Washington: Bio FAQ
How old is Mike Washington?
Mike Washington is 23 years old. He was born on July 3, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Mike Washington?
Mike Washington is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 228 pounds, and plays running back for the Las Vegas Raiders.
How much does Mike Washington weigh?
Mike Washington weighs 228 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Mike Washington wear?
Mike Washington wears number 4 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays running back.
What position does Mike Washington play?
Mike Washington plays running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 4. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Mike Washington play for?
Mike Washington plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a running back. He has been with the Raiders since 2026.
Where did Mike Washington go to college?
Mike Washington played college football at Arkansas, after attending Cicero–North (NY).
Where is Mike Washington from?
Mike Washington went to high school in New York, at Cicero–North, before playing college football at Arkansas.
When is Mike Washington's birthday?
Mike Washington's birthday is July 3. He was born on July 3, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Mike Washington been in the NFL?
Mike Washington is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Mike Washington played for?
Mike Washington has played for the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What year did Mike Washington enter the NFL?
Mike Washington entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.