Cole KmetorDarnell Washington?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Darnell Washington
This one is close: Darnell Washington projects 0.3 half-PPR points ahead of Cole Kmet, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Darnell Washington, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Philadelphia Eagles have allowed 45% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 59% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Cole KmetTE, CHI, Mon, Sep 28, 8:15 p.m. ET | Darnell WashingtonTE, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| PPR projection | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Standard projection | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Rank this week | TE44 | TE42 |
| Matchup | vs PHI | vs CIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 5.3 | 2.0 |
| Last season per game | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Snap share, last game | 69% | 53% |
| Trade value | — | — |