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Should I start Dareke Young or Jaleel McLaughlin this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaleel McLaughlin

+1.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jaleel McLaughlin over Dareke Young for Week 7 PPR: 1.7 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Dareke Young: -0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Jaleel McLaughlin: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jaleel McLaughlin
Why this pick?

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.7
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

Dareke Young

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Dareke Young faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Jaleel McLaughlin projects for 1.7 points in PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Dareke Young. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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