Should I start Cooper Kupp or Malik Washington this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Malik Washington

+2.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Malik Washington over Cooper Kupp for Week 7 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 3.6.

Cooper Kupp: 2.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
Malik Washington: 6.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Malik Washington

WR · MIAStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Cooper Kupp

WR · SEAStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Malik Washington

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.3

Sleeper6.0

FantasyPros—

Malik Washington faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.

Cooper Kupp

Fortified3.6

ESPN3.9

Sleeper4.3

FantasyPros—

Cooper Kupp faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Malik Washington projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 2.8 more than Cooper Kupp. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.