Should I start Darren Waller or Jonathan Taylor this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+9.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Jonathan Taylor over Darren Waller for Week 7 Standard: 12.8 projected points versus 3.8.

Darren Waller: 1.8 FP recent scoring average.
Jonathan Taylor: 16.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jonathan Taylor

RB · INDStats & schedule

12.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Darren Waller

TE · CARStats & schedule

3.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified12.8

ESPN12.7

Sleeper15.3

FantasyPros—

Jonathan Taylor faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Darren Waller

Fortified3.8

ESPN3.6

Sleeper4.9

FantasyPros—

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

Jonathan Taylor projects for 12.8 points in standard scoring, 9.1 more than Darren Waller. 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.