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Should I start Brock Bowers or Thomas Fidone II this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brock Bowers

+10.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Brock Bowers over Thomas Fidone II for Week 7 Standard: 11.0 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Brock Bowers: 12.2 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Brock Bowers
Why this pick?

Brock Bowers

Fortified11.0
ESPN11.9
Sleeper11.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Brock Bowers faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Thomas Fidone II

Fortified0.5
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Thomas Fidone II faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Brock Bowers projects for 11.0 points in standard scoring, 10.5 more than Thomas Fidone II. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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