Should I start Chase Brown or MarShawn Lloyd this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chase Brown

+6.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Chase Brown over MarShawn Lloyd for Week 7 Standard: 10.1 projected points versus 3.9.

Chase Brown: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
MarShawn Lloyd: 7.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Chase Brown

RB · CINStats & schedule

10.1FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

MarShawn Lloyd

RB · GBStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↑ +1.6 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chase Brown

Fortified10.1

ESPN10.5

Sleeper11.2

FantasyPros—

Chase Brown faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

MarShawn Lloyd

Fortified3.9

ESPN2.3

Sleeper4.2

FantasyPros—

MarShawn Lloyd faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points.

Chase Brown projects for 10.1 points in standard scoring, 6.2 more than MarShawn Lloyd. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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.