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Should I start Elijah Higgins or Jaylen Waddle this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Waddle

+5.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jaylen Waddle over Elijah Higgins for Week 7 Standard: 7.9 projected points versus 2.5.

  • Elijah Higgins: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jaylen Waddle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jaylen Waddle
Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified7.9
ESPN6.7
Sleeper8.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Waddle faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Elijah Higgins

Fortified2.5
ESPN2.3
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Jaylen Waddle projects for 7.9 points in standard scoring, 5.4 more than Elijah Higgins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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