Should I start Bo Nix or Tyler Shough this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bo Nix

+1.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Bo Nix over Tyler Shough for Week 7 Standard: 16.1 projected points versus 14.6.

Bo Nix: 8.7 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against ARI.
Tyler Shough: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against PIT.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Bo Nix

QB · DENStats & schedule

16.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Shough

QB · NOStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Bo Nix

Fortified16.1

ESPN16.1

Sleeper18.7

FantasyPros—

Bo Nix faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Tyler Shough

Fortified14.6

ESPN15.3

Sleeper14.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Shough faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Bo Nix projects for 16.1 points in standard scoring, 1.6 more than Tyler Shough. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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.