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Should I start Blake Grupe or Chad Ryland this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chad Ryland

+8.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Chad Ryland over Blake Grupe for Week 7 Standard: 8.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Blake Grupe: IR; 4.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Chad Ryland: 9.7 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Chad Ryland
Why this pick?

Chad Ryland

Fortified8.1
ESPN9.4
Sleeper7.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Chad Ryland faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Blake Grupe

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Blake Grupe faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points. IR

Chad Ryland projects for 8.1 points in standard scoring, 8.1 more than Blake Grupe. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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