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Should I start Brady Russell or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+3.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Will Mallory over Brady Russell for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Will Mallory: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Will Mallory
Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper2.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.2
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Will Mallory projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 3.1 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, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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