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

THE FF CALL

Start Malik Washington

+9.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Malik Washington over Connor Heyward for Week 7 PPR: 10.2 projected points versus 0.5.

Connor Heyward: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
Malik Washington: 12.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Malik Washington

WR · MIAStats & schedule

10.2FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM 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?

Malik Washington

Fortified10.2

ESPN10.1

Sleeper9.6

FantasyPros—

Malik Washington faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.1 fantasy points.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

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

Malik Washington projects for 10.2 points in PPR scoring, 9.7 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.