Should I start Darren Waller or Nick Vannett this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+5.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Darren Waller over Nick Vannett for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 0.5.

Darren Waller: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.
Nick Vannett: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

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

Nick Vannett

TE · BALStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

vs CIN

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.

Nick Vannett

Fortified0.5

ESPN—

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

Nick Vannett faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Darren Waller projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 5.5 more than Nick Vannett. 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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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.