Should I start Dareke Young or Kaelon Black this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kaelon Black

+5.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Kaelon Black over Dareke Young for Week 7 PPR: 5.2 projected points versus 0.2.

Dareke Young: -0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Kaelon Black: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Kaelon Black

RB · SFStats & schedule

5.2FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dareke Young

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kaelon Black

Fortified5.2

ESPN6.4

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Kaelon Black faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Dareke Young

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

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%.

Kaelon Black projects for 5.2 points in PPR scoring, 5.0 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, 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.