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Should I start Darren Waller or Evan Engram this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Darren Waller

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Darren Waller averaged 5.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.7 for Evan Engram. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.

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Darren Waller
Projection breakdown

Darren Waller

Fortified3.8
ESPN3.6
Sleeper4.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Darren Waller faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points.

Evan Engram

Fortified3.6
ESPN3.1
Sleeper3.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Evan Engram faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Darren Waller projects for 3.8 points in standard scoring, 0.1 more than Evan Engram. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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