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Should I start Chris Manhertz or Tai Felton this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tai Felton

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tai Felton over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 Standard: 0.8 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
  • Tai Felton: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tai Felton
Why this pick?

Tai Felton

Fortified0.8
ESPN0.6
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Tai Felton faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

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%.

Tai Felton projects for 0.8 points in standard scoring, 0.6 more than Chris Manhertz. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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