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Should I start Austin Hooper or Darren Waller this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+3.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Darren Waller over Austin Hooper for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.9 projected points versus 1.9.

  • Austin Hooper: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SF.
  • Darren Waller: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Darren Waller
Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified4.9
ESPN4.7
Sleeper6.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Darren Waller faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Austin Hooper

Fortified1.9
ESPN1.6
Sleeper2.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Austin Hooper faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Darren Waller projects for 4.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 3.0 more than Austin Hooper. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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