Washington secured four of five targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 32-20 loss to the Jets. Washington's rookie year got off to a quiet start, with just 10 grabs for 54 yards across his first 10 regular-season appearances, but in his last four games the sixth-rounder managed a 16-169-0 line on 20 targets. To see Washington compile some late-season momentum as a rookie is encouraging as to his future prospects, especially with the development of Tyreek Hill seemingly wanting to move on from the Dolphins. If he can string together a strong offseason, Washington could earn a key role behind Jaylen Waddle for the 2025 campaign.
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ACTIVELatest Malik Washington news
Team
Miami Dolphins
Birthdate
1/4/2001 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'8", 191 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 6; Pk (MIA)
Birthplace
Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Position
WR
College
Virginia
Career History
Miami Dolphins
2024-Present
(1 season)
Washington secured four of five targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 32-20 loss to the Jets. Washington's rookie year got off to a quiet start, with just 10 grabs for 54 yards across his first 10 regular-season appearances, but in his last four games the sixth-rounder managed a 16-169-0 line on 20 targets. To see Washington compile some late-season momentum as a rookie is encouraging as to his future prospects, especially with the development of Tyreek Hill seemingly wanting to move on from the Dolphins. If he can string together a strong offseason, Washington could earn a key role behind Jaylen Waddle for the 2025 campaign.
Washington finished with four receptions on five targets for 41 yards while losing 11 yards on his only carry in Sunday's 20-3 win over Cleveland. Washington squandered another starting opportunity when he lost 11 yards on his only rushing attempt to further dampen a modest receiving day (4-41-0). The sixth-round rookie is not shaping up to be a strong fantasy play in Week 18, especially if injured starter Jaylen Waddle (knee) is able to recover from his current injury. Washington should be considered only a deep-league option in next Sunday's scheduled tilt against the Jets.
Washington brought in three of four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 29-17 win over the 49ers. Washington was expected to take on an expanded role sans starter Jaylen Waddle (knee). Unfortunately for speculative fantasy managers, the wideout finished with less yards and receptions than he did filling in for Waddle in the second half of last week's loss to the Texans. Waddle's status for Week 17 is still up in the air, but Washington would still boast the potential for those in deeper formats should the star wideout miss next Sunday's tilt against the Browns.
With both Jaylen Waddle (knee) and Dee Eskridge (knee) listed as doubtful and Tyreek Hill (wrist/personal) questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Washington is likely to see an expanded role on offense, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports. Washington and River Cracraft are the Dolphins' lone healthy wide receivers currently on the 53-man roster. Miami does have a trio of wideouts on the practice squad, which includes Erik Ezukanma, Tarik Black and Isaiah McKenzie. After Waddle got hurt last week versus Houston, Washington stepped in and played a season-high 59 percent of the offensive snaps while leading the team in receiving with a 5-52-0 line on six targets.
Washington secured five of six targets for 52 yards during Miami's 20-12 loss to the Texans on Sunday. Washington led the Dolphins in receiving yardage, though Tyreek Hill (2-36-0 on seven targets) and tight end Jonnu Smith (9-48-1 on 11 targets) were both peppered by Tua Tagovailoa with more opportunities. Still, following the Dolphins' decision to move on from Odell Beckham, it's encouraging to see Washington making the most of his No. 3 role, which earned him increased involvement after Jaylen Waddle (knee) departed in the first half Sunday. Washington's next task will be to keep up his momentum versus San Francisco in Week 16.
Washington failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets. Washington wasn't able to record any offensive stats during Sunday's divisional win, but he did return three kickoffs for 95 yards, with a long of 45. The rookie sixth-round pick also took his only punt return for a gain of 10 yards. Veteran Odell Beckham was barely more effective than Washington, as he secured his only target for one yard. Washington and Beckham will figure to continue splitting No. 3 reps behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on the road versus Houston in Week 15.
Washington secured two of four targets for eight yards during Miami's 30-17 loss to the Packers on Thursday. Washington drew the highest target total of his career during Thursday's loss, a game that featured the Dolphins' offense attempt to come back from an early deficit. The rookie sixth-round pick hasn't yet scored or racked up 20 yards in a single game this season, but his growing involvement on offense is somewhat encouraging. He remains an unlikely candidate for notable fantasy production heading into a Week 14 home game against the Jets, though.
Washington secured one of two targets for one yard during Sunday's 34-15 win over the Patriots. Washington also gained two yards on his only carry and returned two punts for a total of 15 yards. The rookie sixth-round pick remains relegated to a depth role, but he's demonstrated versatility in recent weeks, having logged exactly one carry in each of his last four appearances. Still, as long as Washington and veteran Odell Beckham continue to split No. 3 reps behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, neither player will have a path to the volume necessary for notable fantasy production. Washington's next chance to build some momentum will come on the road versus Green Bay on Thursday night.
Washington caught all three of his targets for 11 yards and added one rush for seven yards in Sunday's 34-19 win over the Raiders. Washington's 40 percent snap share Sunday was his largest of the season, though the rookie wideout was unable to produce much on his four total touches in the contest. The Dolphins have made it a point to get the ball in his hands a few times in recent weeks, hoping for a spark in what has been an underwhelming offensive attack compared to Miami's high-powered offense in 2023. Even so, Washington lacks enough usage to make him fantasy relevant behind fellow wide receivers Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Odell Beckham. The Dolphins are set to host the Patriots in Week 12.