
Should I start Austin Ekeler or Seth McGowan this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
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.
- Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

2.0FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
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THE ALTERNATIVE

Austin Ekeler
RB · WASStats & schedule ›0.3FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Seth McGowan
Fortified2.0
ESPN2.2
Sleeper2.4
FantasyPros—
Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.
Austin Ekeler
Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.
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