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Should I start Darnell Mooney or Mark Andrews this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+3.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Darnell Mooney for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.4 projected points versus 3.4.

  • Darnell Mooney: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against HOU.
  • Mark Andrews: 5.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Mark Andrews
Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified6.4
ESPN6.3
Sleeper6.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Mark Andrews faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points.

Darnell Mooney

Fortified3.4
ESPN4.4
Sleeper2.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Darnell Mooney faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Mark Andrews projects for 6.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 3.0 more than Darnell Mooney. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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