Should I start Darren Waller or Dean Connors this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+5.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Darren Waller over Dean Connors for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 0.1.

Darren Waller: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.
Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Darren Waller

TE · CARStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dean Connors

RB · LARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified6.0

ESPN5.8

Sleeper7.6

FantasyPros—

Darren Waller faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points.

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Dean Connors faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Darren Waller projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 5.9 more than Dean Connors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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