
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Darnell Washington this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)
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Start Darnell Washington
Week 7 ยท PPR
Darnell Washington averaged 4.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.0 for Colby Parkinson. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Darnell Washington: 9.1 versus 7.7 FP per game. Darnell Washington receives the better positional matchup adjustment (3.75% versus 2.5%).
Forecast updated ยท PPR



Darnell Washington
TE ยท PITStats & schedule โบColby Parkinson
- His prior three-game scoring average was 7.7 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate up 0.3 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 7.7 FP.
- The LV defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.5 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Puka Nacua; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Darnell Washington
- Recent scoring average: 9.1 FP.
- The NO defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.2 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Rico Dowdle; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.7 targets per game.
Projection breakdown
Colby Parkinson
Colby Parkinson faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.
Darnell Washington
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%.
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