D.K. Metcalf vs Parker Washington

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.

WR32
D.K. Metcalf
PIT · Bye 9
168.0
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR35
Parker Washington
JAX · Bye 7
163.8
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

This one is a coin flip. The model leans D.K. Metcalf by 4.2 points of value over replacement (-12.2 vs -16.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The draft market has them practically even (ADP 64.4 vs 64.1), so whichever falls to you is the pick.

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Mock draft this pick
D.K. MetcalfPIT Parker WashingtonJAX Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 168.0 163.8 Metcalf +4.2 pts
Points per game 9.9 9.6
Value over replacement (VBD) -12.2 -16.4 Metcalf +4.2
Overall rank #88 #94 Metcalf by 6
Position rank WR32 WR35
Market ADP 64.4 64.1 Even
Typical round (12-team) Rd 6 Rd 6
Bye week 9 7

Should I draft D.K. Metcalf or Parker Washington in 2026 fantasy football?

D.K. Metcalf. He projects 168.0 fantasy points with -12.2 value over replacement, vs 163.8 points and -16.4 for Parker Washington (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.