Should I start Sam Darnold or Tanner McKee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+2.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Tanner McKee over Sam Darnold for Week 7 Standard: 14.8 projected points versus 12.3.

Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.
Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tanner McKee

QB · PHIStats & schedule

14.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 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?

Tanner McKee

Fortified14.8

ESPN14.7

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Tanner McKee faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

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%.

Tanner McKee projects for 14.8 points in standard scoring, 2.6 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, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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