Should I start Carsen Ryan or Dareke Young this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Dareke Young

Week 7 · Standard

Dareke Young averaged 0.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.0 for Carsen Ryan. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Dareke Young receives the better positional matchup adjustment (-1.25% versus -2.5%).

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Carsen Ryan

TE · CLEStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

RESEARCH PICK

Dareke Young

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Carsen Ryan

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Carsen Ryan faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Dareke Young

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Dareke Young faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

The projections are effectively level (0.1 vs 0.1 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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.