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Should I start Sam Darnold or Tanner McKee this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+2.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tanner McKee over Sam Darnold for Week 7 PPR: 14.8 projected points versus 12.3.

  • Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tanner McKee
Why this pick?

Tanner McKee

Fortified14.8
ESPN14.7
Sleeper13.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tanner McKee faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Sam Darnold

Fortified12.3
ESPN12.9
Sleeper14.3
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Tanner McKee projects for 14.8 points in PPR scoring, 2.6 more than Sam Darnold. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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