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Should I start Darren Waller or Jake Briningstool this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

  • Darren Waller: 1.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jake Briningstool: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated · Standard

Darren Waller
Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified3.8
ESPN3.6
Sleeper4.9
FantasyPros—

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

Jake Briningstool

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.4
FantasyPros—

Jake Briningstool faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:10 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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