Should I start Darren Waller or Johnny Wilson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+3.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Darren Waller over Johnny Wilson for Week 7 Standard: 3.8 projected points versus 0.0.

Darren Waller: 1.8 FP recent scoring average.
Johnny Wilson: INJURY_RESERVE; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Darren Waller

TE · CARStats & schedule

3.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Johnny Wilson

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

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.

Johnny Wilson

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Johnny Wilson faces DAL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

Darren Waller projects for 3.8 points in standard scoring, 3.8 more than Johnny Wilson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.