Should I start Sam Darnold or Tyson Bagent this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.
Tyson Bagent: 5.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

12.3FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyson Bagent

QB · CHIStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

vs NE

Thu 8:15 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%.

Tyson Bagent

Fortified0.9

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Tyson Bagent faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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