Should I start Malik Washington or Michael Wilson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Wilson

+1.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Michael Wilson over Malik Washington for Week 7 Standard: 7.7 projected points versus 6.3.

Malik Washington: 6.5 FP recent scoring average.
Michael Wilson: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Michael Wilson

WR · ARIStats & schedule

7.7FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik Washington

WR · MIAStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Wilson

Fortified7.7

ESPN7.9

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Michael Wilson faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Malik Washington

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.3

Sleeper6.0

FantasyPros—

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

Michael Wilson projects for 7.7 points in standard scoring, 1.4 more than Malik Washington. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.