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Mike Washington Jr. fantasy outlook — Week 1

Mike Washington Jr. (RB, LV) is our RB61 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 4 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.

Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.

Projection
4 pts
RB rank
#61
Rostered
39%
Started
1%
Matchup: byePepper Meter: 1 of 5 peppers, Mild

What our analysts say

Sally's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Mike Washington Jr. (LV RB), our RB61 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 4.0 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. 1% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. He grades 64% below the average weekly RB number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. The Pepper Meter cools him to Mild, and that reading is doing its job.

Tina's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Mike Washington Jr. (LV RB), our RB61 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 4.0 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. 1% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. He grades 64% below the average weekly RB number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. The Pepper Meter cools him to Mild, and that reading is doing its job.

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