Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Graham Mertz this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Rodgers

+18.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Aaron Rodgers over Graham Mertz for Week 7 Standard: 18.2 projected points versus 0.0.

Aaron Rodgers: 20.0 FP recent scoring average.
Graham Mertz: INJURY_RESERVE; 1.25% matchup lift against NYG.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Aaron Rodgers

QB · PITStats & schedule

18.2FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Graham Mertz

QB · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Aaron Rodgers

Fortified18.2

ESPN19.5

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Aaron Rodgers faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.0 fantasy points.

Graham Mertz

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Graham Mertz faces NYG in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

Aaron Rodgers projects for 18.2 points in standard scoring, 18.2 more than Graham Mertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM 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.