Should I start Chris Manhertz or Jalen Nailor this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Nailor

+2.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Jalen Nailor over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 Standard: 2.8 projected points versus 0.2.

Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
Jalen Nailor: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jalen Nailor

WR · LVStats & schedule

2.8FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Chris Manhertz

TE · NYGStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jalen Nailor

Fortified2.8

ESPN3.9

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

Jalen Nailor faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Chris Manhertz

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

Chris Manhertz faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Jalen Nailor projects for 2.8 points in standard scoring, 2.6 more than Chris Manhertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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