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

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+5.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Darnell Washington over Jaleel McLaughlin for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.7 projected points versus 1.5.

Darnell Washington: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Jaleel McLaughlin: 5.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

6.7FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jaleel McLaughlin

RB · CLEStats & schedule

1.5FF projected

↑ +1.5 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darnell Washington

Fortified6.7

ESPN7.2

Sleeper5.3

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%.

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.5

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points.

Darnell Washington projects for 6.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.2 more than Jaleel McLaughlin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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