Should I start Darnell Washington or DJ Giddens this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+5.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Darnell Washington over DJ Giddens for Week 7 Standard: 5.3 projected points versus 0.0.

Darnell Washington: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.
DJ Giddens: 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

5.3FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DJ Giddens

RB · INDStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darnell Washington

Fortified5.3

ESPN5.8

Sleeper4.3

FantasyPros—

Darnell Washington faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

DJ Giddens

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

DJ Giddens faces MIN in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Darnell Washington projects for 5.3 points in standard scoring, 5.3 more than DJ Giddens. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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.