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Should I start Darren Waller or Matt Hibner this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+3.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Darren Waller over Matt Hibner for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 2.9.

  • Darren Waller: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Matt Hibner: 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

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.

Matt Hibner

Fortified2.9
ESPN3.1
Sleeper2.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Matt Hibner faces CIN in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Darren Waller projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 3.1 more than Matt Hibner. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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