Should I start Darren Waller or Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba

+14.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba over Darren Waller for Week 7 PPR: 20.4 projected points versus 6.0.

Darren Waller: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 20.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

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

FF PICK

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR · SEAStats & schedule

20.4FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Darren Waller

TE · CARStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Fortified20.4

ESPN20.0

Sleeper24.0

FantasyPros—

Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Darren Waller

Fortified6.0

ESPN5.8

Sleeper7.6

FantasyPros—

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

Jaxon Smith-Njigba projects for 20.4 points in PPR scoring, 14.4 more than Darren Waller. 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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