Should I start Dalton Schultz or Dareke Young this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Schultz

+4.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Dalton Schultz over Dareke Young for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.1.

Dalton Schultz: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.
Dareke Young: -0.4 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

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

FF PICK

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOUStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dareke Young

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dalton Schultz

Fortified4.5

ESPN4.8

Sleeper4.8

FantasyPros—

Dalton Schultz faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.

Dareke Young

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Dareke Young faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 4.4 more than Dareke Young. 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.