Should I start Darren Waller or Marlin Klein this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+3.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Darren Waller over Marlin Klein for Week 7 Standard: 3.8 projected points versus 0.5.

Darren Waller: 1.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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

Marlin Klein

TE · HOUStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 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.

Marlin Klein

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros—

Marlin Klein faces NYG in Week 7.

Darren Waller projects for 3.8 points in standard scoring, 3.3 more than Marlin Klein. 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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Scoring & lineup notes

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.