Should I start Darnell Washington or Jaleel McLaughlin this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+4.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Darnell Washington over Jaleel McLaughlin for Week 7 Standard: 5.3 projected points versus 1.3.

Darnell Washington: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.
Jaleel McLaughlin: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.

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

Jaleel McLaughlin

RB · CLEStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↑ +1.3 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%.

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.1

FantasyPros—

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Darnell Washington projects for 5.3 points in standard scoring, 4.0 more than Jaleel McLaughlin. 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.