FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 72026 ยท Standard ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start Austin Hooper or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+3.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyler Higbee over Austin Hooper for Week 7 Standard: 5.2 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Austin Hooper: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against SF.
  • Tyler Higbee: 5.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified5.2
ESPN4.1
Sleeper5.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Austin Hooper

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.1
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Tyler Higbee projects for 5.2 points in standard scoring, 3.8 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, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

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

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™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.

More Week 7 decisions

Still deciding on Tyler Higbee?

TE ยท Week 7Tyler Higbee or George Kittle?5.2 vs 11.6 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Tyler Higbee or Juwan Johnson?5.2 vs 5.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Tyler Higbee or Darnell Washington?5.2 vs 5.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Tyler Higbee or Harold Fannin Jr.?5.2 vs 5.3 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—

Other close calls

TE ยท Week 7George Kittle or Brock Bowers?11.6 vs 11.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Brock Bowers or Isaiah Likely?11.0 vs 10.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta?10.0 vs 9.6 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?9.6 vs 9.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft?9.0 vs 8.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7Tucker Kraft or Dallas Goedert?8.1 vs 7.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
Compare other players Week 7