Should I start Carnell Tate or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Carnell Tate

+4.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Carnell Tate over Troy Franklin for Week 7 Standard: 7.3 projected points versus 2.7.

Carnell Tate: 8.7 FP recent scoring average.
Troy Franklin: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Carnell Tate

WR · TENStats & schedule

7.3FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

2.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Carnell Tate

Fortified7.3

ESPN6.8

Sleeper7.4

FantasyPros—

Carnell Tate faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

Troy Franklin

Fortified2.7

ESPN2.8

Sleeper3.5

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Carnell Tate projects for 7.3 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Troy Franklin. 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.

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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.