Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or J. Michael Sturdivant 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.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
J. Michael Sturdivant: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

Brian Thomas Jr.

WR · JACStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

THE ALTERNATIVE

J. Michael Sturdivant

WR · GBStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brian Thomas Jr.

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

J. Michael Sturdivant

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.4

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

J. Michael Sturdivant faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

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, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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.