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Should I start Bucky Irving or Johnny Wilson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bucky Irving

+13.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Bucky Irving over Johnny Wilson for Week 7 Standard: 13.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Bucky Irving: 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
  • Johnny Wilson: INJURY_RESERVE; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Bucky Irving
Why this pick?

Bucky Irving

Fortified13.5
ESPN11.5
Sleeper13.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Bucky Irving faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Johnny Wilson

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Johnny Wilson faces DAL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

Bucky Irving projects for 13.5 points in standard scoring, 13.5 more than Johnny Wilson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:16 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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