Should I start Cade Otton or Pierre Strong Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cade Otton

+1.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Cade Otton over Pierre Strong Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 2.8.

Cade Otton: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.
Pierre Strong Jr.: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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

Pierre Strong Jr.

RB · GBStats & schedule

2.8FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at DET

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%.

Pierre Strong Jr.

Fortified2.8

ESPN2.4

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

Pierre Strong Jr. faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

Cade Otton projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 1.4 more than Pierre Strong Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.

Scoring & lineup notes

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.