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Should I start Darren Waller or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Darren Waller over Troy Franklin for Week 7 Standard: 3.8 projected points versus 2.7.

  • Darren Waller: 1.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Troy Franklin: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Darren Waller
Why this pick?

Darren Waller

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

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

Troy Franklin

Fortified2.7
ESPN2.8
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Darren Waller projects for 3.8 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Troy Franklin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:37 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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