Darren Waller or Keenan Allen?
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 23 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Keenan Allen
- Rest of season: Keenan Allen — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Keenan Allen
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| Darren Waller | Keenan Allen | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Darren Waller ahead · 6 rank Keenan Allen ahead | #178#154–#227 | #110#82–#126edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX106#96–#155 | FLX70#54–#90edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 7.1 | 9.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #179 overall | 8 #110 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +112 ranks · +187 val | +62 ranks · +276 val |
| Rostered | 15% | 47% |
| Bye | 5 | 13 |
| 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 Keenan Allen?
- Keenan Allen. This week's consensus has Darren Waller at TE23 (range #19–#33) and Keenan Allen at WR34 (range #26–#44); on the flex board it is #106 vs #70. Projections: 7.1 vs 9.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Darren Waller or Keenan Allen?
- Keenan Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Darren Waller TE27 (range #23–#34) vs Keenan Allen WR53 (range #43–#58). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Keenan Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Darren Waller for Keenan Allen?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darren Waller is ranked #179 overall and Keenan Allen #110, so Keenan Allen 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.