Should I start Braelon Allen or Dean Connors this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Braelon Allen

+10.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Braelon Allen over Dean Connors for Week 7 Standard: 10.6 projected points versus 0.1.

Braelon Allen: 11.6 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

10.6FF projected

↓ -2.1 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dean Connors

RB · LARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Braelon Allen

Fortified10.6

ESPN12.6

Sleeper6.3

FantasyPros—

Braelon Allen faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Dean Connors faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Braelon Allen projects for 10.6 points in standard scoring, 10.5 more than Dean Connors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 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.