Should I start Evan Engram or Malik Washington this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Malik Washington

+2.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Malik Washington over Evan Engram for Week 7 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 3.6.

Evan Engram: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
Malik Washington: 6.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Malik Washington

WR · MIAStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Evan Engram

TE · DENStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Malik Washington

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.3

Sleeper6.0

FantasyPros—

Malik Washington faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.

Evan Engram

Fortified3.6

ESPN3.1

Sleeper3.7

FantasyPros—

Evan Engram faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Malik Washington projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 2.7 more than Evan Engram. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.