Darnell WashingtonorJosh Oliver?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Josh Oliver
This one is close: Josh Oliver projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Darnell Washington, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Josh Oliver, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 59% more fantasy points to TEs than average. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have allowed 31% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Darnell WashingtonTE, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Josh OliverTE, MIN, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| PPR projection | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Standard projection | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Rank this week | TE42 | TE40 |
| Matchup | vs CIN | at TB |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Last season per game | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Snap share, last game | 53% | 60% |
| Trade value | — | — |