Should I start Carnell Tate or Jaylen Waddle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE RESEARCH PICK

Start Carnell Tate

Week 7 · PPR

Carnell Tate averaged 8.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 6.0 for Jaylen Waddle. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Carnell Tate: 14.0 versus 8.6 FP per game.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · PPR

RESEARCH PICK

Carnell Tate

WR · TENStats & schedule

12.0FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jaylen Waddle

WR · DENStats & schedule

11.9FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Carnell Tate

Fortified12.0

ESPN11.1

Sleeper12.3

FantasyPros—

Carnell Tate faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points.

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified11.9

ESPN11.1

Sleeper12.7

FantasyPros—

Jaylen Waddle faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points.

Carnell Tate projects for 12.0 points in PPR scoring, 0.1 more than Jaylen Waddle. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.

Scoring & lineup notes

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.