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Should I start Adam Trautman or Jaylen Waddle this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Waddle

+6.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jaylen Waddle over Adam Trautman for Week 7 Standard: 7.9 projected points versus 0.9.

  • Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Jaylen Waddle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jaylen Waddle
Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified7.9
ESPN6.7
Sleeper8.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Waddle faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Adam Trautman

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.6
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Adam Trautman faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Jaylen Waddle projects for 7.9 points in standard scoring, 6.9 more than Adam Trautman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:08 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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