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

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+2.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Darnell Washington over Kaelon Black for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.9 projected points versus 4.9.

Darnell Washington: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Kaelon Black: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

6.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kaelon Black

RB · SFStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Kaelon Black

Fortified4.9

ESPN6.0

Sleeper5.0

FantasyPros—

Kaelon Black faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.

Darnell Washington projects for 6.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.0 more than Kaelon Black. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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