Should I start CeeDee Lamb or DK Metcalf this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CeeDee Lamb

+2.9 projected edge · Standard

Start CeeDee Lamb over DK Metcalf for Week 7 Standard: 12.5 projected points versus 9.6.

CeeDee Lamb: 10.7 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
DK Metcalf: 7.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

CeeDee Lamb

WR · DALStats & schedule

12.5FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DK Metcalf

WR · PITStats & schedule

9.6FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

CeeDee Lamb

Fortified12.5

ESPN11.5

Sleeper11.3

FantasyPros—

CeeDee Lamb faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

DK Metcalf

Fortified9.6

ESPN10.3

Sleeper8.2

FantasyPros—

DK Metcalf faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points.

CeeDee Lamb projects for 12.5 points in standard scoring, 2.9 more than DK Metcalf. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.