Should I start Chase McLaughlin or Harrison Butker in Week 7 (2026)?

LET’S MAKE THE CALL

Close call — find your starter

Two closely matched options. Check the deeper evidence and make one clear choice.

CLOSE CALL

Chase McLaughlin

K · TBStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

CLOSE CALL

Harrison Butker

K · KCStats & schedule

8.7FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chase McLaughlin

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.6

Sleeper8.3

FantasyPros—

Chase McLaughlin faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

Harrison Butker

Fortified8.7

ESPN10.2

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Harrison Butker faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Harrison Butker projects for 8.7 points in standard scoring, 0.3 more than Chase McLaughlin. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 7:27 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.