Should I start Bo Melton or Darnell Washington this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+6.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Darnell Washington over Bo Melton for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 2.2.

Bo Melton: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.
Darnell Washington: 9.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

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

FF PICK

Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Bo Melton

WR · GBStats & schedule

2.2FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darnell Washington

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.6

Sleeper7.2

FantasyPros—

Darnell Washington faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Bo Melton

Fortified2.2

ESPN2.3

Sleeper1.7

FantasyPros—

Bo Melton faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Darnell Washington projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 6.2 more than Bo Melton. 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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