Should I start Darnell Mooney or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+5.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Darnell Mooney for Week 7 PPR: 9.4 projected points versus 4.0.

Darnell Mooney: 1.8 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against HOU.
Tyler Higbee: 9.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

9.4FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Darnell Mooney

WR · NYGStats & schedule

4.0FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified9.4

ESPN8.4

Sleeper9.7

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Darnell Mooney

Fortified4.0

ESPN5.2

Sleeper3.2

FantasyPros—

Darnell Mooney faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 9.4 points in PPR scoring, 5.4 more than Darnell Mooney. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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