Should I start Darnell Washington or Jaylen Waddle this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Waddle

+2.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Jaylen Waddle over Darnell Washington for Week 7 Standard: 7.9 projected points versus 5.3.

Darnell Washington: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.
Jaylen Waddle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

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

FF PICK

Jaylen Waddle

WR · DENStats & schedule

7.9FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Darnell Washington

TE · PITStats & schedule

5.3FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified7.9

ESPN6.7

Sleeper8.4

FantasyPros—

Jaylen Waddle faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

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%.

Jaylen Waddle projects for 7.9 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than Darnell Washington. 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.