Should I start Darnell Washington or Kameron Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+4.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Darnell Washington over Kameron Johnson for Week 7 Standard: 5.3 projected points versus 0.8.

Darnell Washington: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.
Kameron Johnson: 0.1 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

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

Kameron Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at CAR

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%.

Kameron Johnson

Fortified0.8

ESPN0.6

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Kameron Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Darnell Washington projects for 5.3 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Kameron Johnson. 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.