Darren Waller or J.K. Dobbins?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: J.K. Dobbins
- Rest of season: J.K. Dobbins — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: J.K. Dobbins
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| Darren Waller | J.K. Dobbins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Darren Waller ahead · 6 rank J.K. Dobbins ahead | #178#154–#227 | #139#115–#156edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX106#96–#155 | FLX59#50–#80edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 7.1 | 11.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #179 overall | 6 #135 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +112 ranks · +187 val | -33 ranks · -200 val |
| Rostered | 14% | 86% |
| Bye | 5 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Darren Waller or J.K. Dobbins?
- J.K. Dobbins. This week's consensus has Darren Waller at TE23 (range #19–#33) and J.K. Dobbins at RB24 (range #20–#28); on the flex board it is #106 vs #59. Projections: 7.1 vs 11.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Darren Waller or J.K. Dobbins?
- J.K. Dobbins. Rest-of-season consensus: Darren Waller TE27 (range #23–#34) vs J.K. Dobbins RB37 (range #31–#40). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have J.K. Dobbins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Darren Waller for J.K. Dobbins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darren Waller is ranked #179 overall and J.K. Dobbins #135, so J.K. Dobbins carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.