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Should I start Blake Whiteheart or Chris Bell this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chris Bell

+2.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Chris Bell over Blake Whiteheart for Week 7 Standard: 3.2 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Blake Whiteheart: 0.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against TEN.
  • Chris Bell: 1.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Chris Bell
Why this pick?

Chris Bell

Fortified3.2
ESPN3.4
Sleeper3.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Chris Bell faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points.

Blake Whiteheart

Fortified1.0
ESPN0.7
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Blake Whiteheart faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Chris Bell projects for 3.2 points in standard scoring, 2.2 more than Blake Whiteheart. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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