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Should I start Chris Manhertz or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+4.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ted Hurst III over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 Standard: 5.1 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
  • Ted Hurst III: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.1
ESPN6.8
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

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%.

Ted Hurst III projects for 5.1 points in standard scoring, 4.9 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, 9:37 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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