Should I start Bucky Irving or Tetairoa McMillan this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bucky Irving

+1.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Bucky Irving over Tetairoa McMillan for Week 7 Standard: 13.5 projected points versus 12.3.

Bucky Irving: 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
Tetairoa McMillan: 19.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Bucky Irving

RB · TBStats & schedule

13.5FF projected

↑ +2.0 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tetairoa McMillan

WR · CARStats & schedule

12.3FF projected

↑ +2.0 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Bucky Irving

Fortified13.5

ESPN11.5

Sleeper13.7

FantasyPros—

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

Tetairoa McMillan

Fortified12.3

ESPN10.2

Sleeper9.3

FantasyPros—

Tetairoa McMillan faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 19.9 fantasy points.

Bucky Irving projects for 13.5 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Tetairoa McMillan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 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.