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Should I start Chris Manhertz or Kyle Pitts Sr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyle Pitts Sr.

+6.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kyle Pitts Sr. over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 Standard: 6.4 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
  • Kyle Pitts Sr.: 11.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against SF.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kyle Pitts Sr.
Why this pick?

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Fortified6.4
ESPN5.9
Sleeper6.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyle Pitts Sr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Chris Manhertz

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 6.4 points in standard scoring, 6.2 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, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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