Should I start Darnell Washington or Eli Heidenreich this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+8.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Darnell Washington over Eli Heidenreich for Week 7 PPR: 8.1 projected points versus 0.0.

Darnell Washington: 9.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Eli Heidenreich: INACTIVE; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

8.1FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Eli Heidenreich

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Darnell Washington

Fortified8.1

ESPN8.6

Sleeper6.6

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%.

Eli Heidenreich

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Eli Heidenreich faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%. INACTIVE

Darnell Washington projects for 8.1 points in PPR scoring, 8.1 more than Eli Heidenreich. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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