Should I start Dalton Schultz or Darnell Washington this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Start Darnell Washington

Week 7 · PPR

Darnell Washington averaged 4.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 4.0 for Dalton Schultz. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Darnell Washington: 9.1 versus 5.4 FP per game. Darnell Washington receives the better positional matchup adjustment (3.75% versus 0%).

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOUStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Projection breakdown

Dalton Schultz

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.5

Sleeper8.4

FantasyPros—

Dalton Schultz faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points.

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%.

The projections are effectively level (8.4 vs 8.4 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 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.