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Should I start Carsen Ryan or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Will Kacmarek

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Will Kacmarek over Carsen Ryan for Week 7 Standard: 0.9 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Carsen Ryan: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against TEN.
  • Will Kacmarek: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Will Kacmarek
Why this pick?

Will Kacmarek

Fortified0.9
ESPN1.1
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Kacmarek faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Carsen Ryan

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Will Kacmarek projects for 0.9 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Carsen Ryan. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:16 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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