Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+3.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Mike Washington Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 9.4 projected points versus 5.4.

Mike Washington Jr.: 3.6 FP recent scoring average.
Tyler Higbee: 9.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

9.4FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Washington Jr.

RB · LVStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified9.4

ESPN8.4

Sleeper9.7

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Mike Washington Jr.

Fortified5.4

ESPN5.9

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Mike Washington Jr. faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points.

Tyler Higbee projects for 9.4 points in PPR scoring, 3.9 more than Mike Washington Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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