Should I start Chase McLaughlin or Will Reichard this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Reichard

+4.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Will Reichard over Chase McLaughlin for Week 7 Standard: 13.0 projected points versus 8.4.

Chase McLaughlin: 8.7 FP recent scoring average.
Will Reichard: 17.5 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against IND.

Forecast updated Oct 24, 2026, 9:38 PM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Will Reichard

K · MINStats & schedule

13.0FF projected

↑ +1.5 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Chase McLaughlin

K · TBStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Will Reichard

Fortified13.0

ESPN11.5

Sleeper9.8

FantasyPros—

Will Reichard faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Chase McLaughlin

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.6

Sleeper8.3

FantasyPros—

Chase McLaughlin faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

Will Reichard projects for 13.0 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Chase McLaughlin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 9:38 PM 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.