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

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+4.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Darren Waller over Max Klare for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.9 projected points versus 0.2.

Darren Waller: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
Max Klare: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Darren Waller

TE · CARStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Max Klare

TE · LARStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified4.9

ESPN4.7

Sleeper6.2

FantasyPros—

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

Max Klare

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

Max Klare faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Darren Waller projects for 4.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.7 more than Max Klare. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.