Should I start Bryce Lance or Tim Patrick this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bryce Lance

+1.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Bryce Lance over Tim Patrick for Week 7 Standard: 2.5 projected points versus 0.9.

Bryce Lance: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
Tim Patrick: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

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

FF PICK

Bryce Lance

WR · NOStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tim Patrick

WR · NYJStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Bryce Lance

Fortified2.5

ESPN3.3

Sleeper1.6

FantasyPros—

Bryce Lance faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Tim Patrick

Fortified0.9

ESPN1.0

Sleeper1.1

FantasyPros—

Tim Patrick faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Bryce Lance projects for 2.5 points in standard scoring, 1.6 more than Tim Patrick. 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.