Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Elijah Higgins this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chris Godwin Jr.

+3.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Chris Godwin Jr. over Elijah Higgins for Week 7 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 2.5.

Chris Godwin Jr.: 3.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.
Elijah Higgins: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Chris Godwin Jr.

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.7FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Elijah Higgins

TE · ARIStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chris Godwin Jr.

Fortified5.7

ESPN6.1

Sleeper6.8

FantasyPros—

Chris Godwin Jr. faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Elijah Higgins

Fortified2.5

ESPN2.3

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros—

Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Chris Godwin Jr. projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 3.2 more than Elijah Higgins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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.