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Should I start Chad Ryland or Jake Elliott this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chad Ryland

+1.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Chad Ryland over Jake Elliott for Week 7 Standard: 8.4 projected points versus 7.2.

  • Chad Ryland: 9.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.
  • Jake Elliott: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Chad Ryland
Why this pick?

Chad Ryland

Fortified8.4
ESPN9.4
Sleeper7.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Chad Ryland faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Jake Elliott

Fortified7.2
ESPN6.6
Sleeper7.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Elliott faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Chad Ryland projects for 8.4 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Jake Elliott. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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