Should I start Dalton Schultz or Darnell Mooney this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Schultz

+1.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Dalton Schultz over Darnell Mooney for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 2.8.

Dalton Schultz: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.
Darnell Mooney: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against HOU.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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

Darnell Mooney

WR · NYGStats & schedule

2.8FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 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.

Darnell Mooney

Fortified2.8

ESPN3.6

Sleeper2.0

FantasyPros—

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%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 1.7 more than Darnell Mooney. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.