Should I start Austin Hooper or Dallas Goedert this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dallas Goedert

+5.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Dallas Goedert over Austin Hooper for Week 7 Standard: 7.0 projected points versus 1.4.

Austin Hooper: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against SF.
Dallas Goedert: 5.0 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Dallas Goedert

TE · PHIStats & schedule

7.0FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Austin Hooper

TE · ATLStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dallas Goedert

Fortified7.0

ESPN6.3

Sleeper7.8

FantasyPros—

Dallas Goedert faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points.

Austin Hooper

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.1

Sleeper2.2

FantasyPros—

Austin Hooper faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Dallas Goedert projects for 7.0 points in standard scoring, 5.6 more than Austin Hooper. 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.