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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Chris Godwin Jr.

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Chris Godwin Jr. over Kenny Gainwell for Week 7 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 4.9.

  • Chris Godwin Jr.: 3.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.
  • Kenny Gainwell: 4.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Chris Godwin Jr.
Why this pick?

Chris Godwin Jr.

Fortified5.7
ESPN6.1
Sleeper6.8
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Kenny Gainwell

Fortified4.9
ESPN4.1
Sleeper5.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Kenny Gainwell faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Chris Godwin Jr. projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Kenny Gainwell. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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