Parker Washington Earns Week 5 Start Recommendation Against Eagles

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington is a recommended Week 5 fantasy starter against the Philadelphia Eagles in London after leading his team in receptions through four games. According to DraftKings Network and Fantasy Football Calculator, Washington remains a key target for Trevor Lawrence despite a low-output Week 4 performance.

Washington opened the 2026 season with three consecutive double-digit PPR games before recording one catch for seven yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fantasy Football Calculator reported that he has 17 receptions and two receiving touchdowns through four games.

According to DraftKings Network, Washington owns a 26.0% share of Jacksonville's targets, averaging 6.5 targets per game, and accounts for 39.3% of the team's air yards. The receiver also has four red zone targets while competing for opportunities with Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Brenton Strange.

DraftKings Network reported that Philadelphia has allowed wide receivers to average 35.2 PPR points per game, compared with a league average of 32.0. The Eagles have also allowed 13.0 catches and 162.2 receiving yards per game to receivers, above league norms.

The Eagles have given up 13 red zone targets to receivers, according to DraftKings Network, while recording only four sacks through four games. The matchup could provide more time for Washington to use his downfield role.

Washington's main fantasy concern is Jacksonville's passing volume. DraftKings Network reported that the Jaguars average 26.0 pass attempts and 25.0 targets per game, limiting the number of opportunities available even with Washington's large target share.

Fantasy Football Calculator reported that Kyle Monangai will miss Chicago's Week 5 game against Green Bay because of a toe injury. The running back is considered week-to-week and is not expected to be placed on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson addressed Monangai's injury status after the running back was placed in a walking boot.

"We'll see how long that injury sidelines him," said Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears head coach.

Monangai had rushed for 324 yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries while adding five receptions for 39 yards before the injury, according to Fantasy Football Calculator. His absence gives D'Andre Swift a larger role in Chicago's offense.

Washington is projected by Fantasy Football Calculator to score 14.5 PPR points in Week 5, while Monangai is projected for 0.0 points because he is unavailable.