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Should I start Caleb Lohner or Dameon Pierce this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dameon Pierce

+5.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Dameon Pierce over Caleb Lohner for Week 7 Standard: 5.2 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Caleb Lohner: INJURY_RESERVE; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Dameon Pierce: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Dameon Pierce
Why this pick?

Dameon Pierce

Fortified5.2
ESPN4.8
Sleeper5.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Dameon Pierce faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

Caleb Lohner

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

Caleb Lohner faces ARI in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%. INJURY_RESERVE

Dameon Pierce projects for 5.2 points in standard scoring, 5.2 more than Caleb Lohner. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:08 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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