Should I start Chris Collier or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ian Thomas

+1.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Ian Thomas over Chris Collier for Week 7 Standard: 1.0 projected points versus 0.0.

Chris Collier: INJURY_RESERVE.
Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

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

FF PICK

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Chris Collier

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.7

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Chris Collier

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Chris Collier faces LAR in Week 7. INJURY_RESERVE

Ian Thomas projects for 1.0 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Chris Collier. 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.