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Should I start Dareke Young or Mike Washington Jr. this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Washington Jr.

+4.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Mike Washington Jr. over Dareke Young for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.0 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Dareke Young: -0.2 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Mike Washington Jr.: 3.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Mike Washington Jr.
Why this pick?

Mike Washington Jr.

Fortified5.0
ESPN5.5
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Washington Jr. faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points.

Dareke Young

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Dareke Young faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Mike Washington Jr. projects for 5.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.8 more than Dareke Young. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:42 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

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