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Should I start Darren Waller or Demond Claiborne this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+5.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Darren Waller over Demond Claiborne for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Darren Waller: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Demond Claiborne: 1.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against IND.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Darren Waller
Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified6.0
ESPN5.8
Sleeper7.6
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Demond Claiborne

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Demond Claiborne faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Darren Waller projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 5.8 more than Demond Claiborne. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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