Should I start Darnell Washington or Mo Alie-Cox this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+6.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Darnell Washington over Mo Alie-Cox for Week 7 PPR: 8.1 projected points versus 2.0.

Darnell Washington: 9.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Mo Alie-Cox: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

Mo Alie-Cox

TE · INDStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM 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%.

Mo Alie-Cox

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.8

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

Mo Alie-Cox faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Darnell Washington projects for 8.1 points in PPR scoring, 6.1 more than Mo Alie-Cox. 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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