Should I start Adam Trautman or Brady Russell this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Adam Trautman

+0.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Adam Trautman over Brady Russell for Week 7 Standard: 0.9 projected points versus 0.1.

Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Adam Trautman

TE · DENStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brady Russell

RB · SEAStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Adam Trautman

Fortified0.9

ESPN0.6

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Adam Trautman faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.2

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brady Russell faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Adam Trautman projects for 0.9 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Brady Russell. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.

Scoring & lineup notes

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.