Malik Washington Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 192 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R6, #184
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 8.7
- Pos rank
- WR44
- Rostered
- 46%
Week 4 at Vikings, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 13th vs. WRs, neutral
Malik Washington Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
8.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Malik Washington's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,at LV,6.3,WR61
- Week 2, Loss,at SF,8.7,WR41
- Week 3, Loss,vs KC,11.1,WR39
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at MIN,NeutralVikings vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CIN,NeutralBengals vs. WRs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NYJ,NeutralJets vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Malik Washington?
Washington is averaging 8.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 12 catches for 152 yards and 0 TD on 23 targets. That ranks WR44, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (27.1%) is in the 84th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per target (1.13) is the weakest, in the 16th. His quarterback has been Malik Willis.
His best week was WR39 in Week 3 against the Chiefs (11.1 points); his worst, WR61 in Week 1 at the Raiders (6.3). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Lions (2nd vs. WRs) in Week 9 and the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Washington ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
27.1%84th percentile, above average
Yards per target
6.635th percentile, below average
Catch rate
52.2%21st percentile, below average
Fantasy points per target
1.1316th percentile, near the bottom
Malik Washington 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Raiders | L 13–27 | 6.3 | WR61 |
| 2 | @ 49ers | L 13–35 | 8.7 | WR41 |
| 3 | vs Chiefs | L 10–24 | 11.1 | WR39 |
| Total | 0–3 | 26.1 | WR44 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 3 | 23 | 12 | 152 | 0 | 26.1 | 8.7 | — |
| 2025 | MIA | 17 | 65 | 46 | 317 | 3 | 116.7 | 6.9 | WR54 |
| 2024 | MIA | 14 | 36 | 26 | 223 | 0 | 54.8 | 3.9 | WR110 |
| Career | 34 | 124 | 84 | 692 | 3 | 197.6 | 5.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
His 70.7 fantasy points (WR88) reflect a glorified possession option, not a fantasy contributor. With an air-yards share of only 10 percent, there is no realistic path to weekly relevance unless injuries clear Miami's depth chart. Behind him on the depth chart: Ryan Miller. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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WR43Rashod BatemanRavens27.5 PTS
WR44You are hereMalik WashingtonDolphins26.1 PTS
WR45Carnell TateTitans25.3 PTS
WR46Antonio WilliamsCommanders25.3 PTS
WR47Tre' HarrisChargers24.9 PTS
Malik Washington Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Malik Washington in Week 4?
Malik Washington is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Vikings, as the WR44 in PPR total points this season (8.7 a game). The Vikings rank 13th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Washington.
How many fantasy points is Malik Washington averaging in 2026?
Malik Washington is averaging 8.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 26.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 11.1 points.
Where does Malik Washington rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Malik Washington ranks WR44 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Malik Washington worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Malik 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 46% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Malik Washington's fantasy football role?
Malik Washington is the Dolphins' starting WR, with Ryan Miller behind him. He is averaging 7.7 targets a game, on 86% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Malik Washington's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Malik Washington's next three games are Week 4 at the Vikings (13th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Bengals (21st in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Jets (22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Malik Washington been in fantasy football this season?
Malik Washington has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.4 points around his 8.7-point average.
What is Malik Washington's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Malik Washington's floor has been 6.3 PPR points (Week 1, WR61) and his ceiling 11.1 (Week 3, WR39). His median week has been 8.7 points. See Washington's full game log.
Malik Washington 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Miami DolphinsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 12
- Yards
- 152
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 23
12.7 Y/R52.2% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 9
- TD
- 0
3 Att3.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 26.1
- Pos rank
- WR44
11.1 Best Week 3 vs KC6.3 Worst Week 1 @ LV
Advanced Receiving Stats
Washington is a short-area target (5.4 yards per target last season), with a 27.1% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 6.6 | 32nd | 5.1 | 4th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.61 | 19th | 1.01 | 41st |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 0.97 | 13th |
| YAC per reception | 7.3 | 90th | 5.8 | 89th |
| Catch rate | 52.2% | 28th | 70.5% | 80th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 27.1% | 92nd | 14.0% | 56th |
| Snap share | 85.7% | 87th | 56.2% | 38th |
| Air-yards share | 31.6% | 76th | 10.3% | 23rd |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 20th | 10 | 59th |
| Route participation | — | — | 65.8% | 56th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 12.0 | 52nd | 5.4 | 4th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Washington draws a big target share and adds yards after the catch, but produces little per route and scores little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
8.7
Fantasy PPG
7.7
Targets/g
51
Rec yds/g
Malik Washington career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 23 | 12 | 152 | 0 | 9 | 26.1 | 8.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 65 | 46 | 317 | 3 | 110 | 116.7 | 6.9 | WR54 |
| 2024 | 14 | 36 | 26 | 223 | 0 | 25 | 54.8 | 3.9 | WR110 |
| Career | 34 | 124 | 84 | 692 | 3 | 144 | 197.6 | 5.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
5.8
Career PPG
34 games over 3 seasons
92%
Availability
Share of team games he played
3%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
3.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Washington has averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game over 34 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 8.7 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 5.5 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 8.7 per game, up 1.8 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 7.7 targets a game against 3.8. His quarterback this season has been Malik Willis.
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
- 317Rec yards2025
- 3Rec TD2025
- 116.7Fantasy pts2025 · WR54
- 692Career rec yds2024–2026
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How many fantasy points does Malik Washington have in 2026?
Malik Washington has 26.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 8.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR44 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Malik Washington have this season?
Malik Washington has 152 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 12 catches and 23 targets. His high was 56 yards, in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many receptions does Malik Washington have this season?
Malik Washington has 12 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, on 23 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many targets does Malik Washington have this season?
Malik Washington has drawn 23 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.7 a game, and caught 52% of them. His high was 10 targets, in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many receiving touchdowns does Malik Washington have this season?
Malik Washington has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Malik Washington averaging?
Malik Washington is averaging 50.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 152 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Malik Washington averaging?
Malik Washington is averaging 12.7 yards per reception in 2026, 152 yards on 12 catches.
How many games has Malik Washington played in 2026?
Malik Washington has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Malik Washington's stats last season?
In 2025, Malik Washington caught 46 of 65 targets for 317 yards and 3 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 116.7 PPR points (6.9 per game), a WR54 finish.
What are Malik Washington's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 34 games, Malik Washington has 84 catches for 692 yards and 3 touchdowns, for 197.6 PPR fantasy points (5.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Malik Washington have in his career?
Malik Washington has 5 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 3 receiving, over 34 games.
How many career receiving yards does Malik Washington have?
Malik Washington has 692 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 84 catches.
Malik Washington Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
8.7
Targets/g
7.7
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
50.7
Yds/rec
12.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Malik Washington has averaged 7.7 targets, 4.0 receptions and 8.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Malik Washington has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against KC (11.1 points); the lowest was Week 1 against LV (6.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LV28th | L 13-27 | 6.3 | 8 | 3 | 53 | 0 | 17.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR61 |
Week 1 · LV · L 13-27 · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | SF24th | L 13-35 | 8.7 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 2 · SF · L 13-35 · 8.7 pts
How the 8.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | KC30th | L 10-24 | 11.1 | 10 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 11.2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | WR39 |
Week 3 · KC · L 10-24 · 11.1 pts
How the 11.1 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR44 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR39 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Kansas City
5/10, 56 yds. 2 carries, 5 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
4/5, 43 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
3/8, 53 yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (8.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
Malik Washington Game Log 2024
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
3.9
Targets/g
2.6
Rec/g
1.9
Rec yds/g
15.9
Yds/rec
8.6
Across 14 games in 2024, Malik Washington has averaged 2.6 targets, 1.9 receptions and 3.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Malik Washington has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 10 against LAR (10.5 points); the lowest was Week 5 against NE (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
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| 4 | TEN31st | L 12-31 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR100 |
Week 4 · TEN · L 12-31 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | NE16th | W 15-10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR131 |
Week 5 · NE · W 15-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | Bye week | |||||||||||
| 7 | IND19th | L 10-16 | 2.9 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR79 |
Week 7 · IND · L 10-16 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | ARI20th | L 27-28 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR147 |
Week 8 · ARI · L 27-28 · 0.0 pts
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| 9 | BUF18th | L 27-30 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 | WR106 |
Week 9 · BUF · L 27-30 · 0.9 pts
How the 0.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LAR11th | W 23-15 | 10.5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17.0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | WR28 |
Week 10 · LAR · W 23-15 · 10.5 pts
How the 10.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | LV21st | W 34-19 | 4.8 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR66 |
Week 11 · LV · W 34-19 · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | NE16th | W 34-15 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR95 |
Week 12 · NE · W 34-15 · 1.3 pts
How the 1.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | GB25th | L 17-30 | 0.8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR109 |
Week 13 · GB · L 17-30 · 0.8 pts
How the 0.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NYJ29th | W 32-26 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR115 |
Week 14 · NYJ · W 32-26 · 0.0 pts
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| 15 | HOU22nd | L 12-20 | 10.2 | 6 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 10.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR37 |
Week 15 · HOU · L 12-20 · 10.2 pts
How the 10.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | SF28th | W 29-17 | 5.8 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR65 |
Week 16 · SF · W 29-17 · 5.8 pts
How the 5.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | CLE3rd | W 20-3 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 10.3 | 1 | -11 | 0 | WR61 |
Week 17 · CLE · W 20-3 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | NYJ29th | L 20-32 | 8.8 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR53 |
Week 18 · NYJ · L 20-32 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR2 week and 13 busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR111 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a WR28 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 4 WR100 · Wk 5 WR131 · Wk 7 WR79 · Wk 8 WR147 · Wk 9 WR106 · Wk 10 WR28 · Wk 11 WR66 · Wk 12 WR95 · Wk 13 WR109 · Wk 14 WR115 · Wk 15 WR37 · Wk 16 WR65 · Wk 17 WR61 · Wk 18 WR53
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by the Jets
4/5, 48 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
4/5, 41 yds. 1 carry, -11 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by San Francisco
3/4, 28 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Houston
5/6, 52 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Jets
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
2/4, 8 yds. 1 fumble lost.
Just 2.0 yards per target. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New England
1/2, 1 yds. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
Just 0.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
3/3, 11 yds. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
Just 3.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a road win
1/2, 17 yds. 1 carry, 18 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
0/0, 0 yds. 1 carry, 9 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Arizona
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Indianapolis
2/3, 9 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New England
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tennessee
1/1, 8 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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How did Malik Washington do in his last game?
Malik Washington scored 11.1 PPR points in Week 3 against the Chiefs, a 24–10 loss, a WR39 finish. He caught 5 of 10 targets for 56 yards, and ran for 5 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Malik Washington score in his last game?
Malik Washington scored 11.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Chiefs, a WR39 finish for the week. That was 2.4 above his season average of 8.7.
How many receiving yards did Malik Washington have in his last game?
Malik Washington had 56 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 3 against the Chiefs, from 10 targets.
How many touchdowns did Malik Washington score in his last game?
Malik Washington did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Chiefs; his 11.1 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Malik Washington have in his last game?
Malik Washington caught 5 of 10 targets for 56 yards in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
What were Malik Washington's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the 49ers, a 35–13 loss, Malik Washington caught 4 of 5 targets for 43 yards, and ran for 4 yards. That was 8.7 PPR points, a WR41 finish.
What was Malik Washington's best game this season?
Malik Washington's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Chiefs: 11.1 PPR points, a WR39 finish. He caught 5 of 10 targets for 56 yards, and ran for 5 yards.
What was Malik Washington's worst game this season?
Malik Washington's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Raiders: 6.3 PPR points, a WR61 finish. He caught 3 of 8 targets for 53 yards.
How many games has Malik Washington scored a touchdown in this season?
Malik Washington has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Malik Washington's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Washington's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Malik Washington Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy WR4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR54 last season at 6.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR44 at 8.7 PPR points per game, against 6.9 over 17 games last season (WR54). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 46th of 142 in target volume (14.1% target share), 81st of 142 in downfield role (10.0% air-yards share) and 117th of 142 in efficiency (0.93 yards per route run). His points come from his target volume. Efficiency is the soft spot. Malik Willis is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Ryan Miller next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Washington took a real step up in playing time in 2025, jumping from a 44.7 percent snap share to 57 percent and from 237 to 340 routes across a full 17 games. The target share climbed to 14.1 percent (65 targets, 46 catches) and he scored 3 times, but the production was empty: just 317 receiving yards at 6.89 per catch and a thin 0.93 yards per route run. A 1.39 yards-before-catch average confirms a pure underneath, YAC-dependent role, and a -0.151 EPA per play marks him as a drag on efficiency.
His 70.7 fantasy points (WR88) reflect a glorified possession option, not a fantasy contributor. With an air-yards share of only 10 percent, there is no realistic path to weekly relevance unless injuries clear Miami's depth chart. The 5.5 yards after catch and 10.9 percent avoided-tackle rate are the only flashes worth monitoring. For 2026 redraft he is a deep-PPR waiver name at most; leave him undrafted in standard formats.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 5.2
- Drop rate
- 1.5%
- Red-zone targets
- 11
- Route participation
- 66.0%
- YAC per reception
- 5.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 MIN, 13thWk 5 CIN, 21stWk 7 NYJ, 22ndWk 8 NE, 15th
- Heavy target volume14.1% target share, 46th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityRyan Miller is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Weak efficiency0.93 yards per route run, 117th of 142 WRs in 2025.
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What is Malik Washington's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Malik Washington projects as a target-heavy WR4 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. His target volume (14.1% target share, 46th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (0.93 yards per route run, 117th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Malik Washington's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Malik Washington is the WR44 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Malik Washington's projected role going forward?
Malik Washington is the listed starting WR, with Ryan Miller next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Malik Washington get more targets?
Malik Washington's targets are holding steady: 7.5 a game over his last two games against 7.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Malik Washington's fantasy football upside?
Malik Washington's upside: his ceiling this season is 11.1 PPR points (Week 3, WR39) and his target volume (14.1% target share, 46th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Malik Washington's fantasy value?
Malik Washington's risks: Ryan Miller is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and his efficiency (0.93 yards per route run, 117th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Malik Washington's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 0 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Malik Washington News & Updates
Washington struggles vs. Kansas City
5 REC, 56 YDS (10 TGT)
2 CAR, 5 YDS
11.1 fantasy points · WR39
Washington caught 5 of 10 targets for 56 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. That was 28% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 13–35 @ SF
Fantasy impact: Negative. Washington struggles at San Francisco
8.7 fantasy points · WR41 · right at his 8.7 average
Washington caught 4 of 5 targets for 43 yards in the 35–13 loss at San Francisco. That was 22% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 13–27 @ LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. Washington struggles at Las Vegas
6.3 fantasy points · WR61 · 2.4 below his 8.7 average
Washington caught 3 of 8 targets for 53 yards in the 27–13 loss at Las Vegas. That was 30% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Dolphins Teammates News
Updates on Washington's quarterback and target competition.
- De'Von Achane: Shifts to IR (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- De'Von Achane: Sustains season-ending ACL tear (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Modest numbers even with 77-yard TD (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- De'Von Achane: Inefficient start against stacked fronts (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Uneven performance in team debut (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Idle for Saturday's preseason game (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Dolphins
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What is the latest news on Malik Washington?
The latest Washington update, from September 27: Washington struggles vs. Kansas City. Washington caught 5 of 10 targets for 56 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. That was 28% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Malik Washington news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 11.1 fantasy points, a WR39 finish, 2.4 above his 8.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Malik Washington Bio
Malik Washington is a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 6. Born October 20, 2000, in Lawrenceville, GA, he attended Parkview and played college football at Northwestern and then Virginia.
The Miami Dolphins selected Washington in round 6, pick 184, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 34 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 84 passes for 692 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Miami Dolphins Current team2024–present
Selected in round 6, pick 184, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 21 of 34 games.
College: Northwestern, Virginia
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Miami Dolphins.
- DraftedSelected by the Miami Dolphins in round 6, pick 184.
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WR41Keenan AllenColts29.0 PTSWR42Mack HollinsPatriots27.6 PTSWR43Rashod BatemanRavens27.5 PTSWR44You are hereMalik WashingtonDolphins26.1 PTSWR45Carnell TateTitans25.3 PTSWR46Antonio WilliamsCommanders25.3 PTSWR47Tre' HarrisChargers24.9 PTSAbout Malik Washington: Bio FAQ
How old is Malik Washington?
Malik Washington is 25 years old. He was born on January 4, 2001. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Malik Washington?
Malik Washington is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 192 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does Malik Washington weigh?
Malik Washington weighs 192 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 5'8".
What number does Malik Washington wear?
Malik Washington wears number 6 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Malik Washington play?
Malik Washington plays wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 6. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Malik Washington play for?
Malik Washington plays for the Miami Dolphins as a wide receiver. He has been with the Dolphins since 2024.
Where did Malik Washington go to college?
Malik Washington played college football at Virginia, after attending Parkview (GA). The Miami Dolphins drafted him out of Virginia in 2024.
When was Malik Washington drafted?
The Miami Dolphins selected Malik Washington in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 184th overall pick, out of Virginia.
What round was Malik Washington drafted in?
Malik Washington was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 184th overall by the Miami Dolphins.
What pick was Malik Washington in the NFL Draft?
Malik Washington was the 184th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round.
Where is Malik Washington from?
Malik Washington went to high school in Georgia, at Parkview, before playing college football at Virginia.
When is Malik Washington's birthday?
Malik Washington's birthday is January 4. He was born on January 4, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Malik Washington been in the NFL?
2026 is Malik Washington's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a sixth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What teams has Malik Washington played for?
Malik Washington has played for the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Malik Washington enter the NFL?
Malik Washington entered the NFL in 2024, when the Miami Dolphins drafted him in the sixth round. 2026 is his 3rd season.