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Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Christian Watson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Brian Thomas Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Christian Watson: 12.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated · Standard

Christian Watson
Why this pick?

Christian Watson

Fortified13.6
ESPN11.2
Sleeper13.2
FantasyPros—

Christian Watson faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Brian Thomas Jr.

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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