
Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Darnell Washington this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Brian Thomas Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
- Darnell Washington: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

5.2FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
Sun 9:30 AM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Brian Thomas Jr.
WR · JACStats & schedule ›0.5FF projected
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Darnell Washington
Fortified5.2
ESPN5.8
Sleeper3.9
FantasyPros—
Darnell Washington faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.
Brian Thomas Jr.
Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.
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