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Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Tahj Brooks this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Washington Jr.

+4.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Mike Washington Jr. over Tahj Brooks for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.0 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Mike Washington Jr.: 3.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tahj Brooks: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Mike Washington Jr.
Why this pick?

Mike Washington Jr.

Fortified5.0
ESPN5.5
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Washington Jr. faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points.

Tahj Brooks

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Tahj Brooks faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Mike Washington Jr. projects for 5.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.7 more than Tahj Brooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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