Should I start AJ Dillon or Brandin Cooks this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+2.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Brandin Cooks over AJ Dillon for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 2.0.

AJ Dillon: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against TB.
Brandin Cooks: 2.7 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Brandin Cooks

WR · SFStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

AJ Dillon

RB · CARStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandin Cooks

Fortified4.5

ESPN4.4

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points.

AJ Dillon

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.6

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

AJ Dillon faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Brandin Cooks projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than AJ Dillon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 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.