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Should I start Darren Waller or Gunner Olszewski this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+4.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Darren Waller over Gunner Olszewski for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.9 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Darren Waller: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Gunner Olszewski: INJURY_RESERVE; 5% matchup lift against HOU.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Darren Waller
Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified4.9
ESPN4.7
Sleeper6.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Darren Waller faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Gunner Olszewski

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

Gunner Olszewski faces HOU in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%. INJURY_RESERVE

Darren Waller projects for 4.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.9 more than Gunner Olszewski. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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