Should I start Chris Manhertz or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+3.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Will Mallory over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 0.2.

Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
Will Mallory: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 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?

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3

ESPN4.3

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros—

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

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%.

Will Mallory projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 3.1 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, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.