Should I start Darnell Washington or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+2.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Darnell Washington over Khalil Herbert for Week 7 Standard: 5.3 projected points versus 3.3.

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

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs SF

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%.

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.7

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros—

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7.

Darnell Washington projects for 5.3 points in standard scoring, 2.0 more than Khalil Herbert. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.