Should I start Brady Russell or Chris Godwin Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chris Godwin Jr.

+5.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Chris Godwin Jr. over Brady Russell for Week 7 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 0.1.

Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against KC.
Chris Godwin Jr.: 3.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Chris Godwin Jr.

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.7FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brady Russell

RB · SEAStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chris Godwin Jr.

Fortified5.7

ESPN6.1

Sleeper6.8

FantasyPros—

Chris Godwin Jr. faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.2

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brady Russell faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Chris Godwin Jr. projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 5.6 more than Brady Russell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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.