Should I start Cade Otton or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cade Otton

+3.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Cade Otton over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 1.0.

Cade Otton: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.
Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Cade Otton

TE · TBStats & schedule

4.2FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Cade Otton

Fortified4.2

ESPN4.2

Sleeper4.6

FantasyPros—

Cade Otton faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.7

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Cade Otton projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 3.2 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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