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Should I start Joe Royer or Malik Washington this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Malik Washington

+10.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Malik Washington over Joe Royer for Week 7 PPR: 10.2 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Joe Royer: OUT; 5% matchup reduction against TEN.
  • Malik Washington: 12.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Malik Washington
Why this pick?

Malik Washington

Fortified10.2
ESPN10.1
Sleeper9.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Malik Washington faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.1 fantasy points.

Joe Royer

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Joe Royer faces TEN in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%. OUT

Malik Washington projects for 10.2 points in PPR scoring, 10.2 more than Joe Royer. 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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