Should I start Darren Waller or Gavin Bartholomew this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+4.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Darren Waller over Gavin Bartholomew for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 1.9.

Darren Waller: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.
Gavin Bartholomew: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 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

Gavin Bartholomew

TE · MINStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 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.

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.5

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Darren Waller projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 4.2 more than Gavin Bartholomew. 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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