Should I start Dareke Young or Jordan Whittington this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jordan Whittington

+2.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Jordan Whittington over Dareke Young for Week 7 Standard: 2.6 projected points versus 0.1.

Dareke Young: -0.4 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Jordan Whittington: 0.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

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

FF PICK

Jordan Whittington

WR · LARStats & schedule

2.6FF projected

↓ -2.4 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 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?

Jordan Whittington

Fortified2.6

ESPN5.1

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros—

Jordan Whittington faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

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%.

Jordan Whittington projects for 2.6 points in standard scoring, 2.5 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.