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

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+5.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Darnell Washington for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 6.9.

Darnell Washington: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

12.1FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 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?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.1

ESPN10.2

Sleeper10.9

FantasyPros—

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

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%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.2 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, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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