Should I start Dareke Young or Marvin Mims Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Marvin Mims Jr.

+2.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Marvin Mims Jr. over Dareke Young for Week 7 Standard: 2.9 projected points versus 0.1.

Dareke Young: -0.4 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Marvin Mims Jr.: 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

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

FF PICK

Marvin Mims Jr.

WR · DENStats & schedule

2.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 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?

Marvin Mims Jr.

Fortified2.9

ESPN3.4

Sleeper3.1

FantasyPros—

Marvin Mims Jr. faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

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%.

Marvin Mims Jr. projects for 2.9 points in standard scoring, 2.8 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.