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Should I start Austin Ekeler or Brian Thomas Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Check the bye week first

Austin Ekeler has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Austin Ekeler has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Austin Ekeler: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Brian Thomas Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

Brian Thomas Jr.
Why this pick?

Brian Thomas Jr.

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Austin Ekeler

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

Austin Ekeler has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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