Should I start Braelon Allen or Darnell Washington this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Braelon Allen

+4.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Braelon Allen over Darnell Washington for Week 7 Half-PPR: 11.3 projected points versus 6.9.

Braelon Allen: 12.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Darnell Washington: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

11.3FF projected

↓ -2.3 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

6.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Braelon Allen

Fortified11.3

ESPN13.6

Sleeper6.6

FantasyPros—

Braelon Allen faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Darnell Washington

Fortified6.9

ESPN7.2

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

Darnell Washington faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Braelon Allen projects for 11.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.4 more than Darnell Washington. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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