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Should I start Carson Steele or John Metchie III this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Carson Steele has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Carson Steele has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Carson Steele: INJURY_RESERVE; 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

John Metchie III
Why this pick?

John Metchie III

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.9
Sleeper0.9
FantasyPros—

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

Carson Steele

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. INJURY_RESERVE

Carson Steele has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:23 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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