
Should I start Deshaun Watson or Sam Darnold this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)
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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.
- Deshaun Watson: 11.5 FP recent scoring average.
- Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.
Forecast updated · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

14.2FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam Darnold
QB · SEAStats & schedule ›12.3FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
Sun 8:20 PM ET
Why this pick?
Deshaun Watson
Fortified14.2
ESPN14.2
Sleeper13.8
FantasyPros—
Deshaun Watson faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.5 fantasy points.
Sam Darnold
Fortified12.3
ESPN12.9
Sleeper14.3
FantasyPros—
Sam Darnold faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.
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