Should I start Chris Bell or Seth McGowan this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chris Bell

+1.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Chris Bell over Seth McGowan for Week 7 Standard: 3.2 projected points versus 2.0.

Chris Bell: 1.3 FP recent scoring average.
Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

FF PICK

Chris Bell

WR · MIAStats & schedule

3.2FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Seth McGowan

RB · INDStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chris Bell

Fortified3.2

ESPN3.4

Sleeper3.8

FantasyPros—

Chris Bell faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points.

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.2

Sleeper2.4

FantasyPros—

Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Chris Bell projects for 3.2 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Seth McGowan. 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.