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Malik Washington Scored His First Touchdown of 2026, and Nobody’s Talking About How Consistent He’s Been All Year

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Malik Washington finally found the end zone in Week 8, reeling in his first touchdown of the 2026 season for the Miami Dolphins against the New England Patriots. It was a moment long-awaited for fantasy owners and Dolphins fans alike, especially after a solid if unspectacular start to the year.

Week 8’s Big Play

Against the Patriots, Washington put up five receptions for 40 yards and that crucial touchdown on six targets. Those are solid numbers for a guy who’s been grinding week in and week out. The score marked his first time hitting paydirt this season, giving the Dolphins a boost in what was surely a hard-fought divisional matchup.

More Than Just a Score

Here’s the kicker: while this is his first touchdown, Washington has been quietly consistent all season long. He’s logged at least three receptions in *every single game* this year. That kind of reliability is gold, especially if you’re looking for a steady option. He’s been a dependable WR4 or flex fantasy option, particularly in PPR formats, which just shows how much he’s getting involved in that Dolphins offense. His consistency has been a quiet force, now finally capped with a trip to the end zone.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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