Should I start Jared Goff or Sam Darnold this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jared Goff

+6.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Jared Goff over Sam Darnold for Week 7 Standard: 18.3 projected points versus 12.3.

Jared Goff: 24.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against GB.
Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jared Goff

QB · DETStats & schedule

18.3FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

12.3FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jared Goff

Fortified18.3

ESPN18.5

Sleeper19.0

FantasyPros—

Jared Goff faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 24.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

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%.

Jared Goff projects for 18.3 points in standard scoring, 6.0 more than Sam Darnold. 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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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.