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Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Sam Darnold this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Patrick Mahomes

+2.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Patrick Mahomes over Sam Darnold for Week 7 Standard: 14.3 projected points versus 12.3.

  • Patrick Mahomes: 13.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Patrick Mahomes
Why this pick?

Patrick Mahomes

Fortified14.3
ESPN15.6
Sleeper15.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Patrick Mahomes faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Sam Darnold

Fortified12.3
ESPN12.9
Sleeper14.3
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Patrick Mahomes projects for 14.3 points in standard scoring, 2.1 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, 12:46 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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