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Should I start Calvin Ridley or Darnell Mooney this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Mooney

+2.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Darnell Mooney over Calvin Ridley for Week 7 Standard: 2.8 projected points versus 0.8.

  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Darnell Mooney: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against HOU.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Darnell Mooney
Why this pick?

Darnell Mooney

Fortified2.8
ESPN3.6
Sleeper2.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Darnell Mooney faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Calvin Ridley

Fortified0.8
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Darnell Mooney projects for 2.8 points in standard scoring, 2.0 more than Calvin Ridley. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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