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Should I start Cole Kmet or Jaylen Waddle this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

  • Cole Kmet: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
  • Jaylen Waddle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated · Standard

Jaylen Waddle
Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified7.9
ESPN6.7
Sleeper8.4
FantasyPros—

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%.

Cole Kmet

Fortified1.9
ESPN1.7
Sleeper2.5
FantasyPros—

Cole Kmet faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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