Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+4.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Tez Johnson over Brandon Aiyuk for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.0.

Brandon Aiyuk: OUT.
Tez Johnson: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↓ -1.4 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Aiyuk

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified4.5

ESPN5.9

Sleeper3.7

FantasyPros—

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Brandon Aiyuk

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brandon Aiyuk faces ATL in Week 7. OUT

Tez Johnson projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Brandon Aiyuk. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 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.