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Ian Thomas
TE · LVStats & schedule ›1.2FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs LARSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Ian Thomas or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Ian Thomas
Week 7 · Half-PPR
Recent scoring favors Ian Thomas: 3.9 versus 0.4 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs LARTHE ALTERNATIVE
Malik Benson
WR · LVStats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
vs LARSun 4:25 PM ET
Ian Thomas
FF1.2 FP
Boosted Trees0.2 FP
Workload1.1 FP
Monte Carlo1.2 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 3.9 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 1.0 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 3.9 FP.
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.8 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Mike Washington Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.0 targets per game.
Malik Benson
FF0.8 FP
Boosted Trees0.8 FP
Workload1.1 FP
Monte Carlo1.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.4 FP.
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.9 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Mike Washington Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Ian Thomas
Fortified1.2
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.5
FantasyPros—
Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
Malik Benson
Fortified0.8
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros—
Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
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