Should I start DEN D/ST or MIN D/ST in Week 7 (2026)?

THE FF CALL

Start MIN D/ST

+3.3 projected edge · PPR

FF PICK

MIN D/ST

DST · MINStats & schedule

10.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DEN D/ST

DST · DENStats & schedule

7.0FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

MIN D/ST

Fortified10.3

ESPN10.2

Sleeper—

FantasyPros—

MIN D/ST faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

DEN D/ST

Fortified7.0

ESPN5.9

Sleeper8.4

FantasyPros—

DEN D/ST faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

MIN D/ST projects for 10.3 points in PPR scoring, 3.3 more than DEN D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 6:49 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

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