Should I start Connor Heyward or Darnell Washington this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+8.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Darnell Washington over Connor Heyward for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 0.5.

Connor Heyward: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
Darnell Washington: 9.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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

Connor Heyward

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

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%.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Darnell Washington projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 8.0 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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.