Should I start Jalon Daniels or Sam Darnold this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam Darnold

+9.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam Darnold over Jalon Daniels for Week 7 Standard: 12.3 projected points versus 2.3.

Jalon Daniels: 11.8 FP recent scoring average.
Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

12.3FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalon Daniels

QB · TBStats & schedule

2.3FF projected

↑ +2.3 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam Darnold

Fortified12.3

ESPN12.9

Sleeper14.3

FantasyPros—

Sam Darnold faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Jalon Daniels

Fortified2.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Jalon Daniels faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points.

Sam Darnold projects for 12.3 points in standard scoring, 9.9 more than Jalon Daniels. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 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.