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Washington had been pulling away as the Jags’ No. 1 receiver leading into the postseason. He may now carry that status into 2026 after more than doubling up the team’s No. 2 wideout by targets in this game. That was despite missing some time for a concussion evaluation. Including the postseason, Washington topped 100 yards in three of his final four games. He was barely involved in the offense early in the season, but injuries to several key players, namely Travis Hunter, elevated him to a starting role. Washington never looked back and finished the season with 847 yards and five touchdowns on 58 grabs. With Hunter, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jakobi Meyers all under contract for multiple years, it’s unclear how things will shake out for the receiver room in 2026. This will be one of the most debated situations for 2026 fantasy drafts.

Washington left for the locker room in the first quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. He missed multiple drives but did eventually return in the second half. Brian Thomas Jr. caught a short touchdown pass in his absence.

Washington left the game in the first quarter for the concussion evaluation. He was quickly taken to the locker room after getting shaken up. Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr. would be asked to step up if Washington cannot return.

The highlight was a downfield catch where he noticed a Colts defender overpursuing on the third level, reversed field, and almost found the end zone. He out-targeted all other Jags receivers in the red zone with two, catching one of the balls for two yards. Washington feels like he’s operating at a WR2 level heading into Week 18’s game against the Titans. The Jaguars can clinch the AFC South with a win, so we expect another real chance at a 100-yard game.

It was easily a career mark for Washington, who had five catches in just one game since the start of November before Sunday’s explosion against an elite Denver defense. Washington’s biggest play of the day came on an impressive 63-yard catch and run that gave Jacksonville one of their six red zone possessions on the day. Washington, getting open time and again and showing chemistry with Trevor Lawrence, dominated with a team-leading 147 air yards. He ran a route on 32 of the Jaguars’ 47 drop backs. Washington will be a usable flex option in Week 17 against the Colts.

Back after a one-game absence with a hip injury, Washington was third in Jags wide receiver yards after Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr. That is going to be the case more weeks than not, though Washington also dents Meyers and BTJ’s upside. Despite his real life value in this ascending offense, Washington won’t be pushing for WR4 value for the final few weeks of the fantasy playoffs.

Washington upgraded to full participation on Friday, but remains questionable to play. That is unfortunate. Regardless of whether Washington plays, WR Jakobi Meyers will likely continue operating as the team’s top target earner. Washington would be a volatile FLEX option if he is active.

Tim Patrick absorbed most of Washington’s role last week and would stand to absorb WR5/WR6 status if Washington misses again. He has gotten in four limited practices in a row and would seem to be trending towards playing, but perhaps a full Friday practice is what is needed to pull him off the questionable line at this point.

Washington missed last week’s game with the hip issue after getting in two limited practices. He appears to be on the right side of questionable as of today, but the Jags may want to see him practice in full before clearing him for Week 15. Tim Patrick spiked for 78 yards and a touchdown with Washington out last week. He would be a WR5 if Washington is out once again.

As expected based on earlier reporting, Washington will be scratched. He’s droppable if you have a late move you need to get in ahead of Sunday kickoff. Also inactive for the Jaguars are: S Andrew Wingard (concussion), Yasir Abdullah, OL Walker Little (concussion), TE Johnny Mundt, DL Emmanuel Ogbah and DL Austin Johnson. DL Travon Walker (knee), S Eric Murray (neck) and Arik Armstead (hand) are playing despite questionable tags in a huge game for the Jaguars.