Should I start Darnell Washington or Isaiah Bond this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+4.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Darnell Washington over Isaiah Bond for Week 7 Standard: 5.3 projected points versus 1.0.

Darnell Washington: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.
Isaiah Bond: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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

Isaiah Bond

WR · CLEStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at TEN

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%.

Isaiah Bond

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.3

Sleeper1.6

FantasyPros—

Isaiah Bond faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Darnell Washington projects for 5.3 points in standard scoring, 4.3 more than Isaiah Bond. 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.