Should I start Deven Thompkins or Jaylen Waddle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Waddle

+11.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Jaylen Waddle over Deven Thompkins for Week 7 PPR: 11.9 projected points versus 0.2.

Deven Thompkins: 1.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Jaylen Waddle: 8.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jaylen Waddle

WR · DENStats & schedule

11.9FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deven Thompkins

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified11.9

ESPN11.1

Sleeper12.7

FantasyPros—

Jaylen Waddle faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points.

Deven Thompkins

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Deven Thompkins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Jaylen Waddle projects for 11.9 points in PPR scoring, 11.7 more than Deven Thompkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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